Crime & Safety

Woman's Purse Taken in Armed Robbery at Peachtree Corners Apartment

An armed robbery in the complex's parking lot involved a handgun and $15 cash.

A woman visiting the area from Sandy Springs reported being robbed at gunpoint near the 300 block of Ashley Lakes Drive in Peachtree Corners on Dec. 22.

The victim told police she had just descended the stairs of an apartment complex and was walking toward the parking lot when she was approached by a man wearing dark clothing.

The victim stated in a Gwinnett County police report that the man placed a handgun to her head while ordering her to hand over her purse. The victim gave her purse to the suspect, who ran toward the back of the complex.

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The police report indicated that the purse contained $15 in cash, a driver's license and credit cards.

The suspect was described as a black male approximately 25 to 28 years old with black short hair, a slender build and a height of nearly 6'0" tall. The suspect was wearing dark clothing with a denim jacket and blue jeans.

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Police searched the area but found no further evidence. The case is listed as active.


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