Crime & Safety

Police Looking For Help Catching Norcross Armed Robber

They believe the same man robbed a Subway and a Dunkin Donuts at gunpoint last week.

NORCROSS, GA -- Gwinnett County police are looking for an armed robber who robbed a Subway restaurant in Norcross last week.

Police say the suspect walked into the Subway at 1241 Indian Trail Rd. on February 6 and ordered a sandwich.

When the employee opened the cash register to complete the sale, police say, the man pulled a small, black semi-automatic handgun and demanded money.

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After the employee handed him $200, the man took his sandwich and walked out.

Police say the suspect matches the description of an armed robber who robbed the Dunkin Donuts near Sugarloaf Mills Mall on the same day, about three hours earlier.

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No suspect vehicle was observed in either case.

Anyone with information on the robberies is encouraged to contact the Gwinnet Police robbery unit at (770) 513-5300 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (404) 577-TIPS (8477).

Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case.

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