Savannah-Chatham police are investigating two armed robberies in two days in the Forsyth Park area, with suspects possibly linked to other recent incidents, Eunicia Baker, police spokeswoman, said.
On April 2 at about 9:30 p.m. a man and woman were sitting in a heavily wooded area of the park when three suspects approached, brandished a gun and demanded the victim’s possessions. The victims complied. The suspects ran southwest through the park with the victim’s belongings. No injuries were reported.
On April 1 at about 10:40 p.m., Metro responded to reports of two suspects attempting to rob two women walking near the park on Tattnall Street. The suspects reportedly asked what time it was, displayed a gun, then demanded the victim’s belongings. The victims refused. The suspects then fled toward MLK Boulevard. No injuries were reported. No property was taken.
Suspects in both cases are described as black males, possibly in their teens, wearing dark colored clothing. One suspect may have short dreadlocks.
Robberies also were reported near Forsyth Park on the nights of March 26 and March 27. In those cases, suspects who closely matched descriptions given in the two recent incidents asked for the time before robbing victims at gunpoint.
Anyone with information on these cases should call CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
A confidential tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
