Crime & Safety

Masked Robber With Gun Robs Gas Station Near Marietta

'Skinny' suspect dressed in all black robbed Sam's Mart Shell Station early Tuesday, according to Cobb County Police.

MARIETTA, GA — Cobb County Police are searching for a masked man who robbed a Marietta-area Shell station early Tuesday morning.

The armed robbery occurred at 4:24 a.m. at the Sam's Mart Shell Station, 2375 Shallowford Road.

An employee told police the man entered the store and pulled out a firearm. He took money from the cash register and fled the area on foot.

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Police describe the suspect as a White male, near 6 ft. tall. He is described as "skinny." The man was wearing all black clothing, with a dark blue down vest. He had on gloves an a full face mask.

Anyone with information can call 770-499-3945 or visit CrimeStoppersAtlanta.org.

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