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U.S. Marshals Capture Sandy Springs Gas Station Robbery Suspect

Lewis Bernard Flagg is also suspected of robberies at several gas stations around the metro area, including Chamblee.

Information provided by Sandy Springs Police Capt. Steve Rose.

This week, suspect Lewis Bernard Flagg was arrested by U.S. Marshals for a dozen robberies including one at a Shell gas station on Holcomb Bridge Road and Spalding Drive, in June.

Police information alleges Flagg pulled a black semi-auto pistol and black plastic bag from his waist-band, pulled the slide on the gun and ordered the clerk to fill the bag with cash. 

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Flagg is suspected of a robbery that occurred on June 16 in south Rockdale County, June 18 on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Chamblee, and on June 18 on Paces Ferry Road in Cobb County.

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