Armed And Dangerous Robbery Suspect Arrested: Police

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA —A Loganville man will be taken to the Gwinnett County Jail from the Clayton County jail to face two counts of armed robbery and four counts of aggravated assault for robbing a motel and a bowling alley, Gwinnett County police reported.

Willie James Rivers, 28, robbed the Homestay Suites, located at 4350 Stone Mountain Highway in Lilburn, July 14, police say. He also robbed the Stars and Strikes, at 479 Brightwell Court in Loganville, July 22, according to police.

At Stars and Strikes, Rivers entered the business and pointed a gun at multiple people, according to authorities. One of the victims followed him, and the suspect fired multiple shots at him. Police said Rivers ran away, abandoning his vehicle, which was a lime green 2014 Ford Mustang. Officers recovered the vehicle and it remains in police custody.

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