Armed robbery suspect in custody after police pursuit, Dunwoody police say

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A suspect was arrested after a police pursuit ended in a crash early Friday.

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Dunwoody police told Channel 2 Action News early Friday morning that officers received reports of a vehicle involved in an armed robbery in John’s Creek.

When officers located the vehicle, they attempted to stop it, but the driver fled.

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After a brief chase, authorities said the vehicle crashed on Carver Road.

The suspect was detained by Dunwoody police but was taken into custody by John’s Creek detectives.

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Authorities have not identified the suspect.

No injuries were reported in the crash.

Details regarding the armed robbery have not been released.

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