Suspect commits Armed Robbery but has to catch an Uber home.

On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at approximately 1430 hrs., Clayton County Police officers responded to the 3000 Block of Anvil Block Rd., in reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the incident took place inside of Hibbett Sports. After speaking with the witness, officers were advised that a black male wearing all black, entered the store and pulled out a handgun. Then demanded the cash out of the register. After taking the cash, the suspect exited the store on foot and ran towards the wooded area near Bouldercrest Rd. Due to the speedy response and quick investigative actions of the officers, the officers were able to canvas the area for the suspect. One of the officers spotted a male matching the suspect’s description and attempted to make contact with him. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was waiting on an Uber, and flagged the Uber down for his get away.

 Approximately $900 was stolen but recovered on the suspect. The gun that he used in the robbery was also recovered.