Crime & Safety

Outlet Mall Armed Robbery Suspect Remains at Large

Woodstock police are also asking a female witness, who was at the store at the time of the incident, to come forward with information.

Investigators continue to follow up on leads and information concerning an armed robbery at a jewelry store at the Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta in Woodstock.

These detectives with the Woodstock Police Department are asking the public to reach out to them with any information they may have about the case, which was the second reported incident at the development in the last several days.

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At around 11 a.m. April 28, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery that occurred 30 minutes prior at Jared Vault at 915 Ridgewalk Parkway.

Employees of the store told officers a ”heavy set,” middle-aged black male wearing khaki pants, a plaid shirt and a caddy-style hat allegedly “walked into the store (and) looked around briefly before brandishing a handgun,” Woodstock police spokesperson Brittany Duncan previously told Patch.

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Jared employees complied with the man’s demands, and he left the store with an undisclosed amount of merchandise, Duncan added.

Investigators are actively following up on leads in the case. Additionally, a female customer was in the store at the time of the incident and witnessed the alleged crime, Duncan stated.

Officers are asking this woman to call Woodstock police using the non-emergency dispatch number at 678-493-4080, as she is wanted for questioning.

Anyone with information about the incident, the male suspect or the female shopper is encouraged to call 770-592-6019 or Woodstock Police Department Tip Line at 770-592-6021. Callers can remain anonymous.

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