Group steals more than $16K from Georgia Dollar General store, police say

EVANS COUNTY, Ga. — Two people were arrested and another is still at large after an armed robbery at a Georgia Dollar General.

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On Tuesday at 2 p.m. Evans County deputies said Lawrence Michael Christian, 30, went inside the Hagan Dollar General with a gun and left with over $16,000.

Investigators said warrants have been obtained for Christian and he is still at large.

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The sheriff’s office arrested two involved in the armed robbery, including the cashier, identified as Laquita Angela Bacon, 33, and Charity Tina Louise Wilson, 37. Officials said Wilson is a relative of Christian.

A portion of the $16,000 has been recovered, according to authorities.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Evans County Sheriff’s Office at 912-739-1611.

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