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Suspect points gun, assaults victim in armed robbery at Atlanta gas station

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ATLANTA — Atlanta police are hoping surveillance video will capture a suspect wanted for armed robbery.

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Just before 2 a.m., on January 24, officers were called to the Shell gas station at 2477 Metropolitan Parkway SW. regarding a robbery.

When officers arrived, they spoke to the victim, who said he was walking to his car, which was parked at a gas pump, when he was approached by an unidentified man armed with a gun who demanded the victim’s belongings.

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The victim said that he was physically assaulted during the robbery and after getting his belongings back, the suspect ran away.

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APD said the suspect was wearing a black face mask, black gloves, and dark clothing with gray and white tennis shoes.

Anyone with information can call the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tipline at 404-577-8477, submit a tip online, or by texting CSGA and the tip to 738477.

You do not have to give your name or any identifying information to be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

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