A Tuesday morning bank robbery in DeKalb County ended across county lines in Sandy Springs, where a suspect was taken into custody at a home after leaving the scene before officers arrived, authorities said. The armed robbery happened in the 2900 block of N. Druid Hills Road, and police said there were no serious injuries. Officials have not released the suspect’s name or age, and the investigation remains active as detectives work through surveillance footage and witness statements.
According to WSB‑TV, DeKalb County police got the call around 9:14 a.m., and roughly 13 minutes later Sandy Springs officers were asked to assist. Investigators then tracked the armed robbery suspect to a residence in Sandy Springs, where the person was taken into custody. Police have not shared how they located the suspect, keeping those details under wraps while the case is still unfolding.
How to help investigators
Authorities are asking anyone with information, video or photos tied to the case to submit an anonymous tip through the DeKalb County PD app or by texting "DKPD" to 847411, which connects to the department’s tip411 system. The county notes that the tip411 platform strips out identifying information so residents can share what they know without giving up their identity, according to the DeKalb County government.
What police are saying
DeKalb police told WSB‑TV that the investigation is ongoing and that more information will be released once it is confirmed. Sandy Springs officers worked with DeKalb police on the arrest, highlighting the kind of cross jurisdiction teamwork that often comes into play when suspects move across city lines.
