One suspect on the run after armed robbery at Augusta Family Dollar

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has taken a suspect into custody after an armed robbery, and shots were fired at a Family Dollar on Broad Street.

Another suspect is still on the run, according to the sheriff’s office.

At approximately 8:48 p.m. Sunday, two unknown black males entered the Family Dollar located at 1991 Broad Street and committed an armed robbery, officials say.

After the robbery, both suspects ran toward Curry Street, and a witness tried to stop them with a vehicle, according to authorities.

At that time, one of the suspects fired once at the witness before the firearm appeared to malfunction, the sheriff’s office says. Both suspects continued running behind the business.

Deputies quickly established a perimeter and began searching the area.

Officials said at approximately 9:30 p.m., they located, identified, and took one suspect into custody for questioning.

This remains an open and active investigation, according to the sheriff’s office, and there is no other information right now.

“In 2024, year-to-date armed robberies of businesses were at 26. This year, year-to-date, they are at 17, which represents a 35 percent decrease,” DDACTS, Data Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety work well.” said Chief Lewis Blanchard.

Sheriff Eugene Brantley said the sheriff’s office developed plans using their intel division to reduce crime for this year and going forward.

”This allows us to deploy team members in specific areas based on the time of year, day of the week, and even the time of day to both deter crime and apprehend criminals in the act. Repeatedly, these strategies are paying off, and I am extremely proud of all of our team members who are working diligently to reduce crime and violence in Augusta-Richmond County,” Brantley said.

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