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Posted on: January 9, 2019

Armed Robberies on Barnett Shoals Rd. and Gaines School Rd.

On January 8th , ACCPD responded to two Armed Robberies which appear to have been committed by the same suspects. The incident at Golden Pantry on Barnett Shoals Rd. took place at approximately 1:24 am and the incident at Choo Choo on 1065 Gaines School Road occurred at approximately 1:36 am.

In both incidents, the suspects were armed with handguns and entered the businesses and demanded cash from the employees. The suspects had bandanas or coverings over their faces. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash from both locations, the suspects fled.

In the Choo Choo incident, witnesses stated the suspects fled in a grey Toyota Corolla, which investigators later determined had been stolen from Cambridge Apartments off Barnett Shoals Rd. An image of the vehicle is shown above. Video of the Golden Pantry incident is available upon request.

Detectives investigating the cases ask anyone with information about the incidents to contact Det. Black – Scott.Black@accgov.com or 706-613-3330 ext. 798 or Det. McCauley –Michael.McCauley@accgov.com or 706-613-3330, ext. 312.

Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the identities of the suspects. The Crime Stoppers tip line is 706-705-4775.


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