| The Macon
Police Department is investigating an incident that
occurred at the Macon Mall late Friday night.
Police say 25 year old Yi Huang had agreed to meet 25-year old
Cedric Jamaal Dennard of Dry Branch to purchase a cell phone from
him. When the two walked out to the parking lot to get the phone,
the suspect pulled a handgun on Huang and demanded his wallet. The
two got into a struggle and Huang was able get control of the
weapon. Dennard took of running back towards the Mall.
During this time Officers working off duty for the Macon Mall
and Mall Security were alerted that there was a disturbance going
on, and were able to place the suspect into custody.
Dennard is charged with criminal attempt to commit robbery and
possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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