CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. — The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Tuesday morning at the Handi-Mart on Highway 48 in Menlo, according to Sheriff Mark Schrader.
Authorities say that at approximately 1:00 a.m., a man dressed entirely in dark clothing entered the store armed with a firearm and demanded money from the clerk. The suspect fled the scene on foot. No injuries were reported.
Investigators are working to identify the individual and are reviewing all available leads. Sheriff Schrader said additional information will be released as the investigation progresses.
Anyone who was traveling in the area around that time or who may have witnessed anything unusual is urged to contact Investigator Jason Burrage at 706-857-3411.
PRESS RELEASE - The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in Northeast Georgia is excited to…
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. - A Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office school resource officer was injured Tuesday…
UNION COUNTY, Ga. - The search for missing hiker Charles Hosch on Blood Mountain has…
PRESS RELEASE – The GBI and the Cleveland Police Department have arrested and charged Alyssa…
PRESS RELEASE - The GBI has arrested and charged Jackson County Emergency Management Agency Director…
PRESS RELEASE – At the request of the Toccoa Police Department, GBI agents were asked…