Augusta suspect wanted for armed robbery on Deans Bridge Road

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an 18-year-old male wanted for an armed robbery on Feb. 16 at Raceway on Deans Bridge Road.

Isiah Deonte Burns is known to hang out in the Georgetown subdivision. He also goes by the name of Isiah Barnes, according to the sheriff’s office.

According to the incident report, the victim stated he was sitting in the driver seat of a vehicle when an old friend, Barnes, approached him at the driver window.

The male victim told deputies that while Barnes was talking to him, another male walked over to the passenger side, taking a woman’s wallet and $140.

The male victim says he told the unknown male to return the money when the male pointed a firearm at him, deputies say.

He told deputies he then grabbed the gun, pushing it towards the ground while other unknown people in the vehicle stated, “pop his a**”.

The victim stated the unknown male left the area with his $140.00, according to the incident report.

Burnes is described as being 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 135 pounds.

Officials say he is possibly armed.

Anyone with information on his location, contact Investigator Ken Rogers or any other violent crimes investigator at 706-821-1080 or 706-821-1020.

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