Crime & Safety

Police Searching for Cigarette Thieves Caught on Video

The 70 cartons of smokes stolen from a Gwinnett County store are valued at $3,000


Media alert from the Gwinnett County Police Department:


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(Lawrenceville, Georgia, November 12, 2013) On October 16, 2013 at about 2:32 AM, two suspects broke into the Chevron Food Mart located at 1251 Indian Trail-Lilburn Road, unincorporated Norcross.  The suspects made entry by prying open a side door with a crowbar.  Once inside the suspects stole approximately 70 cartons of cigarettes valued at over $3,000.

Suspect 1: B/M, tall, thin build

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Suspect 2: B/M, average height, average build, glasses, goatee

Vehicle: suspects may be using a new model, silver, Dodge Charger

These two suspects have also committed three commercial burglaries in Douglas County and one in Fulton County.  They used the same method of operation (M.O.) in each case.

Anyone with information on these suspects should call GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300.  To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477).  Tipsters can also visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org.  Tipsters can receive up to $2000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment.


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