Bibb deputies asking for help identifying man in 2 aggravated assault cases

Investigators say both incidents involved a man who left in a burgundy SUV. One person suffered injuries that weren’t life-threatening.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a man believed to be connected to two aggravated assault investigations at Macon businesses.

The first incident happened around 9:03 p.m. August 25 at the Dollar General located at 1370 Gray Highway.

Deputies responded to a report of shots fired inside the store. Investigators say a male suspect ran out of the store before leaving in a burgundy SUV. No injuries were reported.

The second incident happened around 9:21 p.m. September 2 at the Chevron gas station located at 1106 Rocky Creek Road.

According to the sheriff’s office, the suspect struck a person in the face and displayed a firearm before running out of the store and leaving in a burgundy SUV. The victim suffered injuries that weren’t life-threatening.

The sheriff’s office released a surveillance image of the man investigators believe is connected to both incidents.

If you recognize him or have information, call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.