News release: MAN WANTED IN HOME-SHARING SITE ROBBERY
Gwinnett County Police are seeking the public's help locating an Armed Robbery suspect.
On September 26 at approximately 11:00pm, the suspect, Khalil Hamilton (age 26), used a home-sharing site to rent a basement room at a home in Buford, Georgia on Seed Way. Khalil then texted the victim, who lives at the house, stating he needed assistance with a bathroom repair. While the victim was assessing the maintenance complaint by Khalil, he brandished a black handgun and demanded the victim lie on the floor. Khalil zip-tied the victim and stole the victim's wallet and watch before fleeing the residence. Khalil has ties to Texas and Philadelphia and is considered armed and dangerous. Khalil was last seen driving an older model Honda passenger car with Texas tag SSF5628. Khalil has active warrants for Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault, False Imprisonment, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony.
If anyone has any information to share in this case, please contact GCPD detectives at 770.513.5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404.577.8477.
