Crime & Safety

Police Seeking Suspect in Starbucks Armed Robbery

The incident happened at the Starbucks on N. Druid Hills Road on Tuesday morning.

Brookhaven police are looking for a man suspected of robbing the Starbucks on 2321 N. Druid Hills Road around 6 am Tuesday morning.

Police said the suspect was waiting outside of the business for the employees to unlock the doors. “Once they began to unlock the doors the suspect pulled a black handgun and forced his way in to the business,” according to a police statement. “His face was covered with either a scarf or ski mask. The suspect demanded money from the registers and safe. He was able to receive an undisclosed amount of cash before leaving the business.”

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately six feet tall, and slender build.

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Anyone who has information about this crime is asked to contact the Brookhaven Police Tip-Line at 404-637-0636. The tip line is prepared to accept both English and Spanish-speaking callers, and every caller can remain anonymous. Additionally, one may be eligible for a reward through Crime Stoppers Atlanta, who can be accept information by telephone at 404-577-TIPS (404-577-8477) and text message at “CRIMES” (274637).

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