FBI officials are asking for the public’s help in tracking down an Atlanta man who they believe is responsible for 24 robberies of Atlanta-area Family Dollar stores and have charged in a recent Tucker bank robbery.
Artavius Marcellus Brown, 23, of Atlanta is suspected of robbing a PNC Bank on Main Street in Tucker on June 21, FBI special agent Stephen Emmett said.
“After placing a book bag on the teller counter, (Brown) pulled out a handgun and demanded money,” Emmett said in a statement. “After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, (Brown) departed the bank without further incident.”
A warrant for Brown’s arrest was issued July 5, Emmett said.
Brown is also a suspect in a string of robberies at 24 Family Dollar stores in the metro Atlanta area, Emmett said.
Any information is asked to call (404) 577-8477, go to www.crimestoppersatlanta.org or text CSA and the tip to CRIMES (274637). Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta is offering a reward of up to $7,000.
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