Crime & Safety
Suspect Wanted In Armed Robbery Of Pawn Shop: Police
Gwinnett police say a man went into a Stone Mountain Highway pawn shop Saturday and robbed the store of jewelry, money and handguns.
LILBURN, GA — Gwinnett police are searching for a suspect wanted in the armed robbery of the Cash American Pawn Shop near Stone Mountain Highway Saturday, according to a news release.
Authorities said Tuesday a man went into the shop with a handgun and zip-tied two employees before making them lay face down on the floor.
The man is accused of stealing more than $21,000 worth of jewelry, about $1,500 dollars and 10 handguns, police said.
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He was wearing black jeans, a black shirt, black boots, a blue hat, sunglasses, gloves and a blue surgical mask, police said. He was driving a black Toyota Camry, police said.
Authorities ask anyone with information relating to the case to call the Gwinnett County Police Department at (770) 513-5700 or Atlanta Crime Stoppers at (404) 577-8477.
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