Crime & Safety
Man In Wig Robs 2 Cobb Walmarts
The robberies happened within just minutes of each other Wednesday morning, Cobb County Police said.

MARIETTA, GA — A man disguising himself with a wig and sunglasses robbed two Cobb County Walmarts within minutes of each other on Tuesday.
Cobb County Police say at about 10:59 a.m. the man walked into the Walmart at 6520 Barrett Pkwy., went to the check-cashing station and handed the clerk a demand note. After getting an undisclosed amount of cash, he retrieved his note, walked out of the store and got into a white car, police say.
Then, at 11:14 a.m., the same man walked into the Walmart at 1133 East-West Connector wearing the same disguise. He followed the same routine, again walking to the check-cashing counter, handing over the demand note and getting cash.
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He again retrieved the note and walked out of the store, according to police.
Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to contact the police department's Crimes Against Persons Unit at 770-499-3945.
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