Thief Follows Victim From Bank, Steals $8,000: Police

DULUTH, GA — Gwinnett Police detectives need the public’s help in identifying a man that followed a person from a bank and then stole the victim’s cash. On June 2. the victim withdrew a large sum from the bank. He then went to a department store and parked near the front of the business. When he returned to his vehicle, approximately 30 minutes later, he found his window smashed and his cash was stolen.

A suspect was captured on camera, following the victim into the bank and also following the victim out of the bank. The suspect got into a newer model red Dodge Charger and then followed the victim to the department store. The suspect parked next to the victim, smashed the passenger window, and stole the victim’s cash and personal documents.

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): 18-050673

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Photo courtesy Gwinnett County Police Department