Thief Sticks Up Employees At Waffle House In South Cobb: Police

SOUTH COBB, GA -- Police in Cobb County are asking to public to help them find a thief who recently held up workers at a Waffle House. The incident happened Saturday about 2:42 a.m., authorities said.

Investigators said that a man armed with a handgun came into the restaurant at 7350 Cityview Drive SW in Austell and demanded money from the workers, Cobb police spokesman Sgt. Dana Pierce said. (To get notified of more local news like this, click here to sign up for the South Cobb Patch. Or find your Atlanta-area town here. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.)

After getting the cash, the perpetrator fled on Six Flags Drive. The offender is described as a "darkskinned" black male with a "thin build." He had on a gray hoodie and pants along with black shoes, Pierce said.

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No one was injured in the robbery, police said. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call (770) 499-3945. Tipsters can also remain anonymous and possibly receive a reward of up to $2,000 by contacting Greater Atlanta Crime Stoppers at 404-577- TIPS (8477). Or…text CSA + your tip to CRIMES

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