Crime & Safety
Smash And Grab Burglars Swipe $20,000 In Cash, Cigarettes: WATCH
Gwinnett Police are looking for a group of men who have burglarized stores recently, stealing more than $20,000 in cash and cigarettes.
NORCROSS, GA – The Gwinnett County Police need the public's help to identify a group of men who burglarized a gas station and a general store in the past couple of weeks.
On April 22 a group of unidentified men burglarized a gas station on Beaver Ruin Road in unincorporated Norcross by cutting the lock and prying the front door open. While inside they ransack the store and steal cash and cigarettes. The suspects are seen in red Chrysler 300, according to Gwinnett County Police.
On April 26 at least three men burglarized a general store on Jimmy Carter Boulevard in unincorporated Norcross. One of the men smashes the front door glass to gain entry. While inside they ransack the store and steal over $5,000 in cash. The males men are seen in a red Chrysler 300 with a temporary tag of “C935333” out of Tennessee.
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It is believed these crimes were committed by the same group of individuals.
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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): 18-036842; 18-038247
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