South Paulding Armed Robbery Third in 2 Weeks

The is requesting the public's help in a string of armed robberies that have occurred over the past two weeks. All three incidents have occurred between 9 and 11 p.m. at restaurants in the South Paulding area.

The first incident occurred Nov. 23 at a , 6525 Hiram Douglasville Highway, Powder Springs. The second incident happened Monday at , also 6525 Hiram Douglasville Highway, Powder Springs. The latest robbery occurred Wednesday at the Waffle House at 4865 Ridge Road, Douglasville.

Witnesses reported a black male suspect wearing a mask and gloves in the first two armed robberies, and two black males wearing masks and gloves in the third. Witnesses also reported that a handgun was seen at all three incidents. No injuries have occurred as a result of the three robberies.

Witnesses described the suspect in the first two incidents to be about 5-feet-10-inches to 6 feet tall, with medium build. In the third incident, the two individuals involved were described as one being tall and the other short, both with medium build.

The Subway restaurant —April 4—about 10 p.m., while a Ridge Road convenience store was robbed about 20 minutes later.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Paulding County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division at 770-443-3015. Also, an anonymous tip may be made through Crime Stoppers Atlanta by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477).