Crime & Safety

Update: Sandy Springs Chase Ends In Atlanta

Two are in custody while police are searching for a third.

A police chase that began in Sandy Springs and ended in Atlanta has resulted in two suspects in custody and at least one other suspect still at-large.

Sandy Springs Police Capt. Keith Zgonc said two suspects robbed a man carrying an undisclosed amount of money in the parking lot of Bank of America on Roswell Road.

“The suspects jumped into a car further down the parking lot,” Zgonc said.  

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After receiving a description of the vehicle Sandy Springs Police spotted the white Chevrolet Monte Carlo, with a drive–out tag, on Ga. 400 southbound and chased the suspects to I-285 and Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway. The police intiated a maneuver causing the suspects’ car to crash.

Police say, several suspects exited the vehicle. Two were arrested after attempting to escape on foot. Charges are pending against Ricardo D. Taylor, 25, of Atlanta and Deanthony Laster, 23, of Atlanta.

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The robbery victim - a bank customer - was not injured, police said. The stolen items were recovered at the arrest location, a statement said.

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