Crime & Safety

Same Man Suspected in Bank Robberies at Publix, Walmart and Kroger

The latest robbery happened at a Snellville Publix; the FBI and Snellville PD seek the public's help in identifying and apprehending the suspect.

Local police departments in Snellville and Lithonia, along with the FBI, are asking for the public's help in finding the suspect responsible for four armed bank robberies recently in Lithonia and Snellville.

At 11:15 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, a single black male allegedly robbed the Suntrust Bank location inside the Publix at 1905 Scenic Highway in Snellville. He displayed a weapon and obtained an undisclosed amount of money, according to the FBI. He fled the scene at a high speed in an off-white Lincoln sedan with tinted windows. 

The man also is suspected in the robberies of three banks prior to this — Oct. 26, Best Bank inside of a Kroger (6678 Covington Highway) in Lithonia; Nov. 14, Best Bank in a Lithonia Walmart; and Nov. 24, Best Bank in the Lithonia Kroger (again). 

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The suspect is described as a black male, mid-20s in age, medium build, medium height, wearing a blue ball cap with white logo, and a blue hoodie-style jacket.

Anyone with information regarding this individual should contact the Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, the DeKalb County Police Department Robbery Unit at 770-724-7890, or the Snellville Police Department at 770-985-3555.

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