Crime & Safety
Man Points Gun With Laser At Victims In Atlanta Robbery: Police
BREAKING: Thief turns on "red dot laser" attachment and points gun at 2 victims and robs them at Atlanta apartment complex, police say.
ATLANTA, GA — Police are soliciting the public's help in finding the perpetrator of an armed robbery of two people in southwest Atlanta.
The incident occurred March 9 whentwo people were robbed at gun point at an apartment complex in the 3000 block of Continental Colony.
A man walked up to the victims and asked them for a cigarette, police said.
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"The suspect then brandished a black handgun and stated 'give me all the damn money, you think I’m playing,'” Atlanta police said on Facebook.
The thief then turned on a "red dot laser" attachment and pointed it at the two victims. The suspect reached into the victim’s hoodie jacket pocket and stole $120 in $20 bills, police said.
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If anyone has information about this crime, police are asking that you contact Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404 577-TIPS (8477). Anonymous tipsters may be eligible for a reward.
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