Atlanta’s ‘master of disguise’ federally charged for robbing 10 businesses

ATLANTA — A man accused of robbing 10 metro Atlanta businesses at gunpoint and in different disguises is facing federal charges.

Tracy Daryl Mingo, 33, of College Park appeared in federal court on Thursday to face 20 counts of robbery, attempted robbery and gun charges.

Federal prosecutors say he robbed 10 businesses between October 2025 and January 2026.

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Investigators believe Mingo is responsible for robberies at Circle Ks, Subways, and Family Dollars in Decatur, East Point, Fairburn, Marietta and Union City.

He’s being called a “master of disguise” for the ways he tried to hide himself, including dressing as a a construction worker, health care professional and security guard.

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Mingo was found and arrested on Jan. 2 as he was putting his security guard disguise back on. He had allegedly worn the same disguise the night before.

If convicted of all his charges, Mingo could face a mandatory sentence of at least 63 years.

He is currently in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.

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