ATLANTA — A joint law enforcement operation led to the arrest of two suspects connected to an armed robbery.
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On Saturday, Atlanta police were contacted by Hapeville authorities, who said a car involved in an armed robbery was in the Atlanta area.
Officers spotted the car near Dodson Drive and Ben Hill Road. APD said the driver initially stopped but then drove away, initiating a chase.
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Dashcam video shows an officer conducting a PIT maneuver, which caused the vehicle to flip several times and ultimately come to a stop. The video shows one of the suspects trying to run away, even jumping over a fence to escape. The second suspect remained in the car and was arrested.
Hapeville police said the suspects were arrested within 30 minutes of the initial crime.
Authorities identified the suspects as Detavious Waller, 34, and Juwaan McKinnon, 34. The duo was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for medical treatment and booked into the Fulton County Jail.
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