Man Tries To Pass Fake $20 At Subway, Robs At Gunpoint: Police

NORCROSS, GA — The Gwinnett County Police Department needs help identifying a man who robbed a Subway at gunpoint after being questioned about a fake $20 bill.

The armed robbery happened Friday at the Subway restaurant at 4181 Steve Reynolds Boulevard in unincorporated Norcross. A man walked in, used the restroom, and then came out and ordered food. He then handed over a fake $20 bill. When the cashier questioned him about the bill, he climbed over the counter, pulled out a handgun and put it against her side. She opened the cash register and he took out a couple hundred dollars, police said.

He then climbed back over the counter and fled the restaurant. He later came back inside and took the fake $20 bill.

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Photos are being shared with the public in hopes of identifying who the man is. Though he is wearing all black, his shoes and backpack are very distinctive, police point out.

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: 18-092663

Photos courtesy Gwinnett County Police Department