A man pulled a gun on a store clerk Tuesday afternoon after stealing merchandise from Academy Sports + Outdoors on Eisenhower Parkway in Macon.
Why It Matters: The brazen daylight robbery puts shoppers and retail workers at risk.
What Happened: According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a man entered the sporting goods store around 12:46 p.m., took several items, and left without paying. When confronted by a store employee, the suspect pointed a firearm at the clerk before fleeing on a bicycle.
The suspect escaped heading north on Key Street. No one was injured during the confrontation.
🔍 The Investigation: Surveillance footage shows the suspect inside the store near the exit. The sheriff’s office describes him as:
- Approximately 30-40 years old
- About six feet tall
- Wearing a black t-shirt and gray pants
📱 How You Can Help: Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or whereabouts should contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
The sheriff’s office continues investigating and will release additional information as it becomes available.
⚠️ Reminder: Crime articles contain only charges and information from police reports and law enforcement statements. Suspects and defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
