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Police identify men wanted for shoplifting, severely injuring Home Depot employee in Atlanta area

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Gwinnett County police have identified the four suspects wanted for shoplifting and battery at a Home Depot last month.

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Police say Tony Demond Demps, 43, Deshawn Isiah Dukes, 19, and two children have been charged in the case.

The group is accused of stealing over $400 in power tools from the Home Depot store at 4136 Jimmy Carter Blvd on Friday, September 22.

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During the crime, police say two of the suspects pushed a store employee to the ground, causing them to severely injure their head.

Demps has been charged with robbery, aggravated assault, two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and aggravated battery.

Dukes is charged with aggravated battery, robbery, and aggravated assault.

The children have been charged through juvenile court.

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Police do not know the location of Demps or Dukes at this time.

Anyone with information on their whereabouts is urged to contact Gwinnett County Police Department detectives at 770-513-5300.

You can also submit an anonymous tip and be eligible for a cash reward by calling Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477.

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