Burglar Brings Puppy To Rob Bar

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — Gwinnett County Police Department detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who brought his dog during a commercial burglary of Kokorro Bar at 7050 Jimmy Carter Blvd., in Norcross.

On May 8 a man was captured on camera and several televisions and an empty cash register were stolen. Detectives reviewed security footage from inside the restaurant and saw him enter at about 6:58 a.m., presumably to case the location. The same suspect is seen on camera again at about 10:12 p.m. that night. This time the man had a small dog on a leash as he walks through the restaurant. The man is seen on camera a third time at about 10:41 p.m.

If anyone has any information to share in this case, contact Det. Laney at 770-513-5043. 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): 18-043239

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Photos courtesy Gwinnett County Police Department