Rockdale County

72-year-old tied up, robbed during Rockdale County home invasion

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. — A 72-year-old Rockdale County man was tied up and robbed by two masked gunmen during a home invasion Saturday, deputies said.

Two men entered Darrell Moates home on the north side of the county before tying Moates up and helping themselves to his belongings.

Watch the video above to see his interview.

The suspects loaded the stolen items into Moates' car before driving off in it, authorities said. They were later involved in a hit-and-run at Ga. 20 and Hi Roc Road before getting out and running away.

#PLEASESHARE On Saturday November 9, 2019, an armed home invasion occurred at a residence on the north side of Rockdale...

Posted by Rockdale County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Deputies searched the area but could not locate the men.

Anyone with information about the home invasion or the identities of the suspects is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 770-288-8188.