Robbers steal guns, money from pawn shop
Suspects escape in small U-Haul truck or van
From Staff Reports
ALBANY — Albany police responded to an armed robbery at the 1553 N. Slappey Blvd. Quick Cash Pawn Shop at 4:10 p.m. Saturday.
An APD news release Sunday said two unknown black males walked around the store, waiting for customers to leave. Once the customers had gone, one of the males held the victim at gunpoint, then constrained him. The suspects took the victim’s personal handgun, his cell phone, wallet and guns from the business. Before leaving, the suspects sprayed pepper spray in the victim’s face.
EMS was called to the scene to treat the employee who was sprayed. Witnesses outside the business said the males were in a small U-Haul truck or van.
The case was turned over to APD Investigations.
Anyone with tip information related to the case is encouraged to call APD at (229) 431-2100 or CrimeStoppers at (229) 436-TIPS (8477).
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