Buckhead QuikTrip Robbed at Gunpoint Tuesday

Atlanta police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a pair of men who held up a Buckhead convenience store at gunpoint early Tuesday morning. 

According to the police narrative, the two men entered the QuikTrip located at 761 Sidney Marcus Boulevard at approximately 2:38 a.m. After browsing the candy section for a few minutes, the men left, only to return a short time later.

On their return visit, one of the suspects produced a silver handgun and demanded the cash register drawer from the clerk. He took the drawer, which contained about $80 in cash, and the two men were seen fleeing in a dark-colored Acura.

The man with the gun is described as a black, standing approximately 5-foot-8 and weighing 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, dark-colored pants and a red and black cap.

The other suspect is described as a black male, standing approximately 5-foot-9 and weighing 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a light brown coat, white shirt, dark-colored pants and a dark cap.

Any information on the case can be submitted anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online www.crimestoppersatlanta.org or by texting CSA and the tip to CRIMES (274637).

Persons do not have to give their name or any identifying information to be eligible for the reward of up to $2,000 for the arrest and indictment of the suspects.