Department Store Robbery

On November 4, 2016, at approximately 12:34 pm, Canton Officers responded to 2034 Cumming Highway, Khol’s Department Store, in reference to a robbery that occurred. The suspects left the scene in a pickup truck prior to the Officers arrival. Officers determined the suspects verbally threatened to use a weapon against the Loss Prevention Employees who were attempting to stop the theft.  No weapon was displayed.

Surrounding agencies were issued a BOLO of the suspects and vehicle’s description. Approximately ten minutes later, a Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputy located the vehicle in the downtown Ball Ground area where they were apprehended. The suspects were charged and taken to the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center.  

Male Suspect: Yeovany Perez of Ball Ground, GA
34 yrs. Old
Hispanic Male 
Charged with: 1 count Robbery (OCGA 16-8-40) and 1 count Terroristic Threats (OGCA 16-11-37)

Female Suspect: Abigayil Perez of Ball Ground, GA
33 years old
White female 
Charged with: 1 count Robbery (OCGA 16-8-40)

The Canton Police Department would like to thank the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Ball Ground Police Department and Cherokee Marshall’s Office for their assistance.