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Suspect with face tattoo tries to rob Gwinnett QuikTrip

A man with “333” tattooed on his face tried to rob a QuikTrip in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County police said.

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A man with “333” tattooed on his face tried to rob a QuikTrip in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County police said.
By Amanda C. Coyne
Dec 21, 2017

A man with “333” tattooed under his right eye tried to rob a Lawrenceville QuikTrip, Gwinnett County police said.

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The man walked into the Old Peachtree Road convenience store around 7 a.m. on Dec. 16 and pulled out a gun. He told the cashier he needed $300. Employees told the suspect that they couldn’t access any cash, and the suspect left without taking anything, police said.

The suspect ws described as 5-foot-10 and about 150 lbs. with dark clothes and the “333” tattoo under his eye.

Anyone with information on this suspect’s identity is asked to contact Gwinnett County detectives at 770-513-5300 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477. Crime Stoppers tips may be rewarded with up to $2,000 if they lead to an arrest or indictment.

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