Crime & Safety

Gwinnett Police Seek 2 Armed Robbery Suspects

They are wanted in connection with an October robbery of two victims at a Norcross-area apartment complex.

Gwinnett Police have identified one suspect and are looking for another in connection with an armed robbery last month at an apartment complex near Norcross.

Police said Arquial Dotson, 27, of Norcross, who has not been apprehended, has an extensive criminal history and should be treated with caution. The second suspect has yet to be identified.

The suspect are believed to be responsible for the Oct. 7 armed robbery of two victims in the parking lot of the Gwinnett Station Apartments near Norcross. One of the victims was pistol-whipped during the robbery.

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The victims were robbed of their ATM cards and one cell phone. Police said the stolen cell phone was sold the same day at an ECO-ATM in DeKalb County.

Images captured at the ATM led detectives to ID Dotson as one of the suspects. Police have issued arrest warrants for Dotson. He also is wanted in DeKalb for probation violation.

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If you have any information to share in this case, contact the Robbery Unit 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.

Photos: Arquial Dotson, and unidentified suspect; Gwinnett Police PIO

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