Crime Stoppers: Mapco Robbery

Thursday, August 07, 2008

Crime Stoppers needs help in identifying a subject who is wanted for robbing the Mapco at 7022 Shallowford Road on July 31 at 4:30 p.m.

According to the clerk, a black male entered the store and walked around. He approached the clerk, pointed a nickel plated pistol and demanded the money. The clerk recognized the suspect as a regular customer and asked if he was joking. The suspect said no and the clerk handed over about $50. The suspect then demanded more money and lottery tickets. The clerk then complied and gave him more money and “Lucky 7” lottery tickets. The clerk was then told to disappear and went to the back room and waited till the suspect left.

The suspect was described as 5”10 – 6’0 in height, 180–210 pounds, in his mid to late 20’s or early 30’s. He was wearing camouflage pants, a grey T-shirt, a camouflage ball cap and a fake mustache.

An outside witness described the getaway car as a new 2007 – 2009 maroon Ford Focus or Fusion, five-door, with five-spoke rims driven by a black female in her 20’s, medium height, with thin and big hair.

To report information on this robbery and the suspects call Crime Stoppers at 698-3333. The confidential call could result in a cash reward for up to $1,000.


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