PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — A 19-year-old was arrested for an attempted robbery he tried to commit last summer, the Peachtree City Police Department said.
In June 2024, at 6:30 p.m., officers responded to the multi-use path behind the Renew Braelinn Apartments in reference to an incident call.
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Police learned a teenager attempted to steal a woman’s fanny pack, leading to a fight. The victim was able to remove the suspect’s mask during their scuffle, causing him to flee the scene on foot.
Days after the robbery attempt, police gathered leads that led them to their suspect. After an interview of the suspect, police secured a warrant, got a sample of the teen’s DNA, which returned a positive DNA match.
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Terrence Truitt was arrested this week and charged with criminal attempt to commit robbery.
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