Velvet Taco Employee Charged In Robbery, 3 Others Sought: Police

ATLANTA, GA — Atlanta Police have arrested an employee of the Buckhead restaurant Velvet Taco in connection with a robbery there, and are searching for three other men suspected in the Nov. 23 armed hold-up. Four masked suspects entered the rear door of the business at 77 West Paces Ferry Road, assaulted the manager, and took $3,255 in cash before fleeing on foot.

Qwayshawn Green, 23, was arrested Wednesday on felony armed robbery charges, police said. Investigators believe he helped orchestrate the crime; he was considered a person of interest early in the investigation and was wanted for questioning, a police news release said.

Green was charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, false imprisonment, and kidnapping. He is being held in the Fulton County Jail.

The restaurant opened in August in Buckhead Market Place, next to Whole Foods Market and across from The St. Regis, along West Paces Ferry Road. The 2,500-square-foot restaurant stays open late and offers an all-day menu.

The chef-inspired concept offers a sampling of over 20 taco varieties, as well as creative sides and dessert. Chefs prepare everything from scratch.

Some of the menu items include Spicy Tikka Chicken, Fried Paneer, Picnic Chicken, Falafel, Cuban Pig, Annatto Shredded Pork and Ahi Poke, plus brunch versions served every day like Chicken & Waffle made with crisp tenders, peppered bacon, peppercorn gravy, green apple slaw, maple syrup, red chile aioli, chives and a waffle tortilla.

In 2016, Velvet Taco was awarded Nation's Restaurant News "Hot Concept." The Atlanta location marks Velvet Taco's first Southeast location, joining restaurants in Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston.