Arrest Warrant Issued In Pinewood Armed Robbery

DECATUR, GA — Months after the violent armed robbery of a bar and restaurant in Decatur, police say they have a suspect in the case.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Carlous Bailey, 20, in the May 25 robbery at The Pinewood on West Ponce de Leon Avenue. Decatur Police said Monday that Bailey was employed briefly at The Pinewood before the robbery.

He should be considered armed and dangerous, police said.

Shortly before midnight that night, two masked men approached a female employee outside the restaurant and aimed a gun at her, forcing her onto her knees, police said.

"She was forced back into the restaurant and placed on the floor," a Decatur police alert said. "Two suspects entered the business and rounded up the additional four victims inside of the restaurant. The victims were placed on the floor with their hands bound and questioned about the whereabouts of cash."

The robbers, both of whom had guns, also demanded personal items such as car keys, cell phones, any weapons and wallets. The suspects got away with cash from The Pinewood as well as the employees' personal property.

Anyone who knows Bailey's whereabouts, or has additional information in the case, is asked to contact police investigator Robert Lindsey at 678-553-6628 or at robert.lindsey@decaturga.com. To remain anonymous, tipsters may contact Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS(8477).

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