Armed robbery in Richmond County prompts SWAT team response

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An armed robbery in Richmond County prompted a SWAT team response on Saturday.

Officials said a Hispanic male accepted a ride at around 2:50 p.m. from two black males at the Bank of America ATM located at 3028 Deans Bridge Road to go to another ATM.

Instead of taking him there, the suspects took him to the 3500 block of Jack Kelly Road, where they met a third black male who was armed with a gun, authorities say.

The armed suspect robbed the victim of his bag containing various personal items; the victim was able to flee and contact law enforcement, according to the sheriff’s office.

Deputies arrived in the area where the incident occurred and were shown the residence connected to the suspects.

Upon approaching the residence, officials say the first deputy saw movement from someone inside the house and requested additional units. Responding deputies attempted to contact the people inside, but were unsuccessful.

SWAT was contacted and went to the location, along with the drone response team and a K-9 unit.

Deputies secured the house, cleared nearby residences and blocked the roadway in both directions. Augusta Fire Rescue and Central EMS also responded in a stand-by capacity.

After multiple attempts to establish communication through the PA system and by phone, SWAT entered the residence, according to authorities.

Evidence related to the robbery was found inside; however, no one was found. The sheriff’s office believes the suspects exited the residence before deputies completed the perimeter around the property.

The scene cleared around 7:15 p.m.

The investigation is still active, and no other information is available right now.

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