GEORGIA — A man has been arrested in connection with a robbery at a Dollar Tree store in LaGrange.
According to police, Ricky Pierce was captured on security camera footage taking money from a cash register at the store on Commerce Avenue on Friday. Authorities said the incident occurred when a cashier opened the register, allowing Pierce to allegedly grab cash before leaving the scene.
Pierce was taken into custody Saturday following a traffic stop, police said. He is charged with robbery by sudden snatch.
The LaGrange Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Detective D. Horseman at 706-883-2658.
