Man accused of robbing grocery store in Mobile
UPDATE: The Mobile Police Department reports George McGinney has been arrested. Upon further investigation, police said, it was discovered that McGinney closed a door in the victim’s face, resulting in the victim’s injuries. Mobile County Metro Jail records show he is being held on a third-degree robbery charge.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A man is accused of robbing a grocery store in Mobile.
Mobile police say officers responded to the Piggly Wiggly store on St. Stephens Road on Aug. 3 around 7 p.m.
A security officer was found injured. Police say the “officer was injured during a physical altercation while trying to subdue a robbery subject.”
The alleged robber left the store with about $50 worth of merchandise, MPD says.
Mobile police are looking for George McGinney, 45, in connection to the crime.
McGinney is described as 6’1″ and 260 pounds. Police say he has an active warrant for third-degree robbery.
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