Executive Summary
- Incident Details: An armed robbery occurred at the Citi Trends on Pio Nono Avenue in South Macon on New Year’s Eve.
- Suspect Description: Police are looking for a male suspect seen wearing dark clothing and a “UGA” hoodie.
- Outcome: The suspect fled with cash; no injuries were reported during the robbery.
- Contact Information: Witnesses are urged to call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has issued a public appeal for assistance in identifying a male suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a Citi Trends location in South Macon on New Year’s Eve. According to law enforcement officials, the incident occurred on December 31 at the retailer situated on Pio Nono Avenue.
A news release issued by the sheriff’s office details that the suspect entered the business and demanded currency. Investigators report that the individual successfully obtained an undisclosed sum of money before fleeing the premises. Authorities confirmed that no physical injuries were reported during the encounter.
While the incident has been classified as an armed robbery, the official release did not specify the type of weapon used to threaten the store clerk. Surveillance evidence provided by investigators describes the suspect as wearing entirely dark clothing, notably featuring a hoodie with the “UGA” logo.
Investigative Outlook
The dissemination of the suspect’s description represents a standard procedural step in property crime investigations where immediate apprehension does not occur. Authorities are focusing on the distinct clothing description to generate community leads. Residents with information regarding the suspect’s identity or location are encouraged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
