Forsyth County deputies searching for armed robbery suspect
News March 8, 2022
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. The Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect who robbed a Forsyth County bank located at 3611 Peachtree Parkway this morning shortly before 7 a.m.
Public Information Officer said a patrol got into a foot pursuit and a K9 units were dispatched to the area. As of 2:55 p.m., the suspect had not been arrested. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is actively working the case.
Oakwood man charged with armed robbery, kidnapping, home invasion
News February 8, 2022
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office announced that Christopher Acker, 37, of Oakwood, was arrested Monday in connection with the home invasion that occurred on Browns Bridge Road last week. He is being held in the Forsyth County Jail, charged with kidnapping, false imprisonment, robbery with a gun, and home invasion 1st degree forced.
The armed robbery occurred in the early morning hours of Feb. 3. The victims stated a masked individual entered their home and pointed a gun at them demanding they open their safe. After gaining access to the safe, the masked gunmen left the home. No one was injured during the incident. Preliminary investigation.