Police in Athens are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect wanted for the armed robbery of a drug store on Oglethorpe Avenue.
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to the report of an armed robbery at the store in the 700 block of Oglethorpe Avenue on January 5 at approximately 11:13 AM.
According to employees, the suspect entered the business and went to the checkout counter. He then pulled out a handgun and demanded money from the register drawer. The suspect, described as having an average build and height, ran away with an unknown amount of cash.
The ACCPD shared an image of the suspect, who was wearing a flannel shirt and a hoodie with his face concealed.
If you have information about this incident, please contact Detective Lister at 762-400-7333 or [email protected].
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.
