Executive Summary
- Tracy Mingo, 32, was arrested by the FBI Violent Crime Squad in connection with 11 armed robberies in metro Atlanta.
- Investigators allege the suspect used disguises such as construction and delivery uniforms to deceive employees.
- Authorities state the suspect targeted female workers late at night at businesses including Subway and Family Dollar.
- Mingo faces multiple charges including armed robbery, kidnapping, and aggravated assault.
Federal agents have arrested a Georgia man suspected of orchestrating a string of at least 11 armed robberies across the Atlanta metropolitan area while utilizing various occupational disguises. Tracy Mingo, 32, of College Park, was taken into custody on January 2 in Doraville by the FBI Violent Crime Squad. According to the agency, agents apprehended Mingo as he was allegedly preparing to target another business.
Investigators state that the robbery spree began in October and continued through the end of the year, targeting locations such as Circle K, Subway, and Family Dollar across Cobb, Gwinnett, Fulton, and DeKalb counties. Authorities allege that Mingo utilized disguises, including uniforms for security guards, construction workers, and delivery drivers, to lower the guard of employees before brandishing a weapon.
FBI Supervisory Agent Matthew Komar told Fox 5 Atlanta that the suspect specifically targeted female employees working late shifts to minimize resistance. The Federal Bureau of Investigation alleges that Mingo conducted surveillance on businesses to monitor staffing levels and customer traffic prior to the robberies. In most incidents, the perpetrator reportedly escaped with between $2,000 and $3,000.
Mingo is currently detained at the Fulton County Jail. According to jail records and FBI statements, he faces multiple felony charges, including armed robbery, kidnapping, aggravated assault, terroristic threats, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Investigative Outlook
The arrest marks the conclusion of a significant multi-county investigation involving federal and local coordination to address a repetitive threat to commercial businesses. While the suspect has been linked to 11 specific incidents, the FBI has indicated the potential for additional unidentified victims and is urging local law enforcement agencies with unsolved robbery cases to review their files for similar patterns. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
