Man arrested in connection with drug store armed robbery

A man has been arrested after several people entered a Clayton County pharmacy and robbed it at gunpoint, taking thousands of dollars in cash and medicine.

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Clayton County police say the armed robbery happened Nov. 6 at Drug Buddies Pharmacy on Tara Boulevard.

The suspects demanded to access a safe, restrained employees, and stole cash and medications valued at about $15,000.

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Detectives found a vehicle believed to be involved in the crime through investigative efforts that enlisted Clayton County police units as well as DeKalb County police’s Criminal Investigation Department.

As a result of what investigators learned, police took Jameel Drinkard into custody. Officers found evidence connected to the crime in the vehicle they found.

Drinkard was charged with armed robbery, kidnapping, terroristic threats and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Those with information in connection with the crime are urged to contact Clayton County PD.

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