Gwinnett County

Gwinnett police say gunman followed victim from gas station, robbed him in middle of road

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are searching for a gunman who tracked down a victim and then robbed them in the middle of the road.

Gwinnett County police said the armed robbery happened last month in Peachtree Corners.

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The victim was in line at a gas station and noticed the suspect in line behind him. When the victim left, the suspect followed the victim from the gas station. 

A short time later, a beige Chevrolet Impala stopped the victim on the road and the suspect pointed a handgun at the victim. 

The suspect took over $9,000, along with other personal items.

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Gwinnett Police Robbery Detectives are actively investigating the case.  Authorities have released photos of the suspect and car and are asking for the public’s help in their investigation.

If anyone has any information in this case, you’re asked to contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300.  To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.  Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

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