Two women robbed at gunpoint in just 2 days in Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Gainesville police are investigating two robberies that happened over the weekend.

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The first one occurred Friday evening near Butler Park on Athens Street. The woman told police that a Hispanic man held her at gunpoint and demanded her purse.

The suspect stole her purse and ran away.

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Then on Saturday afternoon, a woman told officers that she was approached by a dark truck with multiple passengers in the 800 block of Myrtle Street.

According to Gainesville police, a tussle occurred and the suspects fired warning shots. The group drove away in the truck.

The streets are about two miles away from each other.

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Authorities searched the areas and tried K9 tracks, but were unsuccessful.

Anyone with information can call the Gainesville Police Department at 770-535-6860 or submit a tip online.

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