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Violent armed robbery caught on camera, suspect on the run

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  October 2, 2024 9:59pm EDT
SW Atlanta
FOX 5 Atlanta

Video: Violent armed robbery at Atlanta gas station

The Atlanta Police Department has released this footage of a violent armed robbery at the Shell gas station located at 1850 Metropolitan Parkway SW on July 1, 2024.

In brief:

    • Atlanta Police released footage of a Shell gas station armed robbery.
    • Two armed men robbed victims on July 1 at 2:30 a.m.
    • Suspects fled on foot; police obtained pre-robbery footage.
    • Tips to Crime Stoppers Atlanta could earn up to $2,000 reward.

ATLANTA - Investigators have released surveillance video of a dramatic armed robbery at a southwest Atlanta gas station. Atlanta police are hoping someone will be able to identify the two men seen in it. 

It happened at the Shell gas station located at 1850 Metropolitan Parkway SW around 2:30 a.m. on July 1. 

According to a preliminary police report, the two men approached the victims while they were fueling their vehicle and talking outside. The suspects, armed with a gun, demanded the victims' belongings. After the victims complied, the suspects fled the scene on foot. 

Officers arriving on the scene were able to obtain surveillance footage showing the suspects walking behind the gas station just before the robbery.  

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers Atlanta by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477), visiting StopCrimeAtl.org, or texting CSA and the tip to CRIMES (274637). Individuals who provide information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000. 

Sources:

  • Atlanta Police Department; Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta