Crime & Safety
One Pharmacy Robber At Large, One Arrested: Police
Gwinnett Police say one pharmacy robber is at large and one has been arrested after 2 brothers worked together recently.
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - Gwinnett Police say one pharmacy robber is at large and one has been arrested after the two brothers worked together recently to steal hundreds of dollars.
Javonte Price, 20, was booked into the Gwinnett County Jail Monday. He faces one charge of robbery. Larry Heard, 27, was identified as the man wearing the purple hoodie in surveillance footage. His whereabouts are unknown and he, also, has an active warrant for robbery.
On Wednesday, Nov. 14, at around 9:45 p.m., two men entered the Walgreens at 2365 Buford Drive in unincorporated Lawrenceville. On the surveillance footage, Heard is seen purchasing a pair of socks. Once the cash register is opened by the employee, he jumps the counter and begins to take all the cash. Price reaches over the counter and helps Heard.
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The brothers stole a couple hundred dollars and fled the parking lot in a silver 4-door passenger car. They were last seen traveling toward Interstate 85.
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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.crimestoppersatlanta.org. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Number: 18-105951
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