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5 armed robbery suspects in custody, 2 officers injured after police chase ends in Cobb County
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· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The chase ended near 4900 Riverview Road in Sandy Springs.
A police chase in Cobb County resulted in the capture of five suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery. The suspects were allegedly involved in a robbery that occurred in Memphis, Tennessee. Cobb County officers located a U-Haul van connected to the robbery and attempted to stop it, but the driver sped away.
The chase ended near 4900 Riverview Road in Sandy Springs. Two officers were injured during the incident. Further details about the chase and the suspects are available from the Cobb County Police Department.
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Category: safety Published: August 6, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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