Crime & Safety
Gas Station Slider Hits Three Vehicles For Over $1,500: Police
Leaving car doors unlocked while pumping gas is an easy way to get robbed, according to Gwinnett Police.
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LAWRENCEVILLE, GA -- Gwinnett Police need the public’s help in identifying a person related to at least three thefts from vehicles.
On April 5 two victims had pumped gas at a gas station located at 5050 Sugarloaf Parkway. While the victims were away from their vehicle, the person enters their vehicle and steals their phone, wallets, and other items of value.
A short time later the same type of theft was committed at a gas station located at 1800 Beaver Ruin Road. Detectives believe the same person is responsible for this theft as well. The person entered the passenger front door of the victim’s vehicle while she was actively pumping gas. When she heard the door close she looked over and the person's vehicle was quickly leaving.
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If anyone has any information to share in this case, contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Number: 19-030431, 19-030426, 19-030442
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