Forget the Nikes, Man Snatches iPhone

On April 22, Kevin Pena, a 71 year-old man form Stockbridge, reported to that he was to meet Darius Craven at the on Main Street to sell his red Nike shoes. 

Police said Pena saw Craven sitting in the passenger seat of a silver Honda, and then get out of the car and go into the store. Pena told police that Craven was going across to to get the money. 

Pena then handed the shoes to the driver, who was later identified as Shaquille Gillespie. The driver then quickly snatched Pena’s iPhone 4S and quickly drove away. 

An officer had previously stopped a vehicle matching the description received from the victim and discovered related information. Officers were then able to locate an address for the suspect and his vehicle.

Officers then arrested Gillespie, 18, of Preserve Park Drive in Loganville, and Darius Craven, 19, of Silvery Way in Snellville, and both were charged with robbery by sudden snatching. 

Investigators are looking for a third passenger likely involved in case.