Police release surveillance photo of suspect in vape shop armed robbery

Cornelia police are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect in a recent armed robbery at a local vape shop.

The suspect, seen above, was captured on surveillance cameras the night of the robbery on August 23 at Vape World on North Main Street in Cornelia.

The image shows a person in an all-black jumpsuit, wearing a black ski mask and black socks. Police say he was brandishing a gun.

The victim told police the suspect was a middle-aged Black man with a large build, approximately 6′ to 6’ 5” in height.

The suspect in the recent holdup at Vape World in Cornelia is seen in this surveillance photo that is being circulated by the Cornelia Police Department.
Around 11:45 p.m. on Aug. 23, 2023, Cornelia police officers responded to a call about an armed robbery at Vape World at 623 North Main Street. (Jerry Neace/NowHabersham.com)

Investigators say someone meeting that description was seen shortly after the incident walking down Old Cleveland Road.

If you know this person or have information about the incident, please contact Investigator Hughes at the Cornelia Police Department. The number is 706-778-4314 ext.239.