Teen Girl Held At Gunpoint In Cobb Drug Robbery

ACWORTH, GA — A 17-year-old girl was robbed at gunpoint by five other teens in what Acworth Police say was a drug deal gone bad.

Justin Chatmon, 19, of Acworth, has been charged in the robbery, along with three 17 year olds and a 16 year old. One of the 17 year olds pulled a handgun during the robbery, according to police. The alleged robbers are from Acworth, Kennesaw and Marietta.

The teen girl got into an SUV with the group at about 8 p.m. on June 1 at Loring Road and Cobb Parkway in Acworth, according to police. They drove to a nearby shopping center parking lot, where one of the robbers pulled the handgun and the group stole cash and a gift card from her.

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Police say the five robbers had a small amount of marijuana and barbituates with them when they were arrested. Chatmon and the 17 year olds were being held without bond at Cobb County Jail on Thursday afternoon.

Acworth Police say they are investigating whether the group of teens have been involved in other crimes in the area. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police department at at 770-974-1232.

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