Two Douglas residents have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday, July 22, in the 500 block of McDuffie Street.
Blackshear Police Chief Chris Wright said Tony Hatch Harper, 26, of Douglas, and a 13-year-old, also of Douglas, were arrested without incident Thursday, July 23, in Douglas. Due to his age, the juvenile’s name cannot be released under Georgia law.
Wright said shortly after the robbery, investigators obtained a description of the suspect vehicle and, through investigative techniques, were able to identify the vehicle involved. Investigators subsequently determined the suspects had traveled from Douglas to Blackshear prior to the robbery.
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Investigators identified the two suspects believed to be responsible Thursday and later that same day, investigators traveled to Douglas and partnered with the Douglas/Coffee Drug Unit to locate the suspects. Through the coordinated efforts of both agencies, both suspects were located and taken into custody.
The Blackshear Police Department would like to thank the Douglas/Coffee Drug Unit for their assistance and cooperation in bringing this investigation to a successful conclusion.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming.
If you have information related to this case call the Blackshear Police Department at (912) 449-7011.
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