Crime & Safety
Tucker Man Arrested on Robbery, Assault Charges
Curtis Dance was arrested Thursday in connection with two robbery and sexual battery charges.
A Tucker man has been arrested in connection with two robberies and assaults that happened last month.
Curtis Earsell Dance, 23, was arrested Thursday afternoon around 1:30 and is in the Gwinnett County jail, according to police.
On July 21, Dance allegedly entered a 74-year-old woman's home through a kitchen window and assaulted her as he dragged her through her home. He then stole cash and a laptop computer.
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On July 25, police say Dance broke into another woman's home, assaulted her and took jewelry from the victim before leaving.
Police went to a location in Atlanta attempting to locate Dance on Thursday where they saw him get on a MARTA bus. After riding the bus a short distance, Curtis attempted to switch buses, and that's when police arrested him.
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