Burglary Crew Hits 5 Gas Stations In One Night

Buford, Duluth, Lilburn, GA – Gwinnett Police detectives need the public’s help in identifying a burglary crew that burglarized or attempted to burglarize five gas stations in one night. These crimes occurred on April 29, between 4:30 – 6 a.m.

The crew started in Buford, then traveled to Duluth, and completed their spree in unincorporated Lilburn, according to police. The three suspects caused over $2,500 worth of damage to the stores and stole approximately $1,000 worth of cash and cigarettes. In each burglary two suspects used a crowbar to smash glass to gain entry while a third suspect waits in a vehicle. In at least two of the incidents only damage was caused and the burglars were not able to gain full access to the businesses.

One man is described as having medium build, wearing a light gray hoodie, dark gray shirt, black pants, black shoes, black gloves, and a black mask. Another man is described as having medium build, wearing a light gray hoodie, black and blue shirt, dark blue pants, gray shoes, blue gloves, and a blue mask. And a third suspect, not caught on camera, is the driver of the get-away vehicle and is described as a black male, medium build, wearing black clothing, and black headwear. Their vehicle is described as a black or dark gray 4-door sedan, possibly a Chrysler 300.

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Detectives believe that this crime spree is related to the previous gas station burglaries committed involving the red Chrysler 300.

If anyone has any information to share in this case, contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Number(s): 18-039156, 18-039159, 18-039165, 18-039179, 18-039180

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Photos courtesy Gwinnett County Police Department