DULUTH, Ga. — Gwinnett County Police are asking for the public’s help to find a man who robbed a check-cashing business.
Police say on January 14 at 9:15 a.m., officers responded to an armed robbery at a check-cashing business located at 3675 Satellite Blvd in unincorporated Duluth.
The address corresponds to Ace Cash Express.
Officers responded after learning an armed suspect attempted to rob the business and fired at least one gunshot through the establishment’s front door before fleeing the business on foot.
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When officers arrived, one victim told police she entered the business through the front door, which is set to close automatically once someone enters. She said moments later, a suspect described as a black male wearing a white jacket and a face mask began banging on the lobby door.
The suspect pointed a gun at the victim and demanded she open the door. The victim pressed the panic button, alerting law enforcement. The suspect pointed a gun at the victim and fired, shattering the glass door.
Once inside, the suspect demanded that the victim open the safe at the location. The victim told the man she couldn’t and he left the scene.
On January 16, a suspect matching the same description attempted to rob a check-cashing business in Smyrna.
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Both Gwinnett County Police and Smyrna Police investigators believe the same individual is responsible for both incidents.
Anyone with information is asked to contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. You can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.
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