Georgia Institute of TechnologyGeorgia Tech Police

Armed Robbery on Fowler St.

On 10/11/2008 at approximately 2:00am several Georgia Tech Students were robbed by a group of 4 black males in a red in color Pontiac Grand Prix with white stripes and rims. The offenders came on to campus and robbed students walking in the area of the Fifth Street and Fowler Street, continued through campus and robbed students near the Van Leer Building, and struck a third group of students at the intersection of Bobby Dodd Way and Fowler Street before leaving campus. The same description of the vehicle and occupants was given by all victims. The offenders were armed with a black, semi-automatic pistol.

Georgia Tech Police searched the area but were unable to locate the suspects or their vehicle. One student received minor injuries during the robbery.

This incident is under investigation by the Georgia Tech Police Department. We will release more information as more details become available. If you have any information relevant to this investigation, please contact the Georgia Tech Police Department immediately.

Description of Suspects:

4 Black Males
Mid 20's
One suspect was described as 5’6” and muscular
Another Suspect was described as 5’9” and approximately 220 pounds