Hall County authorities are searching for the man who used a machete to hold up a local convenience store clerk.
The robbery occurred around 6 p.m. Thursday at the East Hall Food Mart at 4590 Old Cornelia Highway, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office reports.
A K9 unit searched the area but was unsuccessful in finding the suspect. The female store clerk was not injured during the crime, officials say.
According to the initial investigation, the lone male suspect entered the store armed with a machete and demanded money from the clerk. He left the business with an undisclosed amount of cash and ran away on foot.
The suspect wore dark-colored clothing, including a hooded sweatshirt, pants, and a ski mask. He was also wearing sunglasses, officials say.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Investigator Nguyen at [email protected] or (770) 718-5159.
