Man Steals $2,000 E-cigarette at Gunpoint from Georgia Store

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Feb.28.2024
Man Steals $2,000 E-cigarette at Gunpoint from Georgia Store
A man stole $2,000 worth of e-cigarette from a Gwinnett County store, threatening staff with a gun. Police seek tips.

According to WSB-TV on February 28th, a man stole a $2,000 e-cigarette from a store in Gwinnett County. Gwinnett County police reported that the man entered a tobacco and e-cigarette store on Singleton Road in Norcross, asked the clerk for the best-selling items, then pulled out a gun and demanded the clerk hand over the $2,000 e-cigarette before leaving. Police are currently asking the public to provide any information or tips about the suspect, and are offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the individual responsible.

 

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