The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial robbery that took place just after 4:30 p.m. at the Rescue Mission Bargain Center, located at 3375 Napier Avenue.
It was reported that 41-year-old Durante Marquis Smith, of Macon, entered the store and took the donation jar off the counter. Smith then threatened clerks after he was confronted and fled the store on foot. No one was injured during the incident.
Smith was located and taken into custody without incident a short time later. Smith is charged with Robbery by Intimidation. He is being held without bond at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.