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‘Armed and dangerous’: Police searching for 2 suspects who robbed metro Atlanta Waffle House

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities in Clayton County are asking for help in identifying two men accused of robbing a Waffle House at gunpoint.

On Dec. 3, police said two men walked into the restaurant on 6544 Highway 85 in Riverdale and approached the counter. One of the suspects pulled out a pistol and demanded money from an employee, and the other jumped over the counter and snatched money out of the register, police said.

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The two men then ran out of the restaurant and headed toward Denham Street.

One of the suspects appeared to be in his 20s, was about 5 foot 7 inches tall and was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with “Calvin Klein Jeans” printed on the chest, with jeans and black Nike shoes. The other suspect appeared to be in his 20s, was wearing a black puffer jacket with silver on the rib cage area, black Air Jordans and jeans. Police said he had a brownish/tan and black semi-auto pistol.

Riverdale police said the men are considered armed and dangerous and warn people to call police if they recognize them.

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