Trooper thwarts suspects attempting to steal $13K in bank bag

A Georgia State Patrol trooper interrupts two men who are suspected of taking a bank bag loaded with cash from a car at a gas station, according to Forsyth Police Department.

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The incident unfolded when a woman pulled into a Marathon gas station to get gas on North Lee Street in Forsyth. The two suspects in their 20s pulled the 2026 Toyota RAV4 they were driving into the station nearby.

One of the men walked over to the woman’s car and opened the passenger door, removing a bank bag. It contained $13,257.

The suspect hopped back into their car. As they attempted to leave, a GSP trooper stopped them by approaching the passenger side of the suspects vehicle.

The trooper was parked at the gas station and witnessed the attempted robbery. The pair were detained until Forsyth officers arrived to arrest them.

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Both suspects, 29-year-old Darius Mickens and 26-year-old Tywann Blackmon, were arrested. They are in the Monroe County jail charged with robbery. Additional charges are pending due to the outcome of the investigation.

Anyone with information on this incident are asked to contact Lt. Jefcoats at 478-993-1005 ex 109.

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