Authorities Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect at South Bibb Convenience Store

The suspect threatened employees and fled with cash from the Texaco on Hartley Bridge Road.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a Texaco convenience store in South Bibb, Georgia on Saturday night. A man entered the store around 10:50 p.m., threatened employees with a gun, and demanded money before fleeing the scene with cash. No one was reported injured during the incident.

Why it matters

Armed robberies at local businesses can understandably cause concern within the community about public safety. This incident highlights the need for vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement and residents to identify and apprehend suspects who commit such crimes.

The details

According to the sheriff's office, the male suspect entered the Texaco convenience store on Hartley Bridge Road, threatened employees with a gun, and demanded money. The suspect then took the cash and fled the scene. Authorities have released a description of the suspect, who was wearing all black clothing, gloves, sunglasses, and white sneakers.

  • The incident occurred around 10:50 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2026.

The players

Bibb County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency investigating the armed robbery incident.

Texaco

The convenience store located on Hartley Bridge Road that was targeted in the armed robbery.

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What’s next

The sheriff's office is continuing to investigate the armed robbery and is encouraging anyone with information about the suspect or the incident to contact them or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of businesses and communities working closely with law enforcement to help identify and apprehend suspects involved in violent crimes, in order to maintain public safety and security.