Gwinnett County Police are asking for the public’s help in finding Jay-Lan Broughton, who is accused of a Buford robbery four months ago.
On May 24, the Gwinnett County Police Department responded to a 911 call near the 6000 block of Apple Grove Road in Buford. When officers arrived, they met with two victims, one of which had their jewelry, debit card, air pods, and license stolen by a man armed with a gun and four accomplices.
Detectives were assigned the case and discovered a vehicle used by the suspects after the armed robbery. They learned Edmond Buggs (17-years-old, Lawrenceville) was connected with the vehicle and had been arrested for a separate Armed Robbery charge. Buggs admitted to being involved in this robbery and named his accomplices. Buggs identified the male armed with the gun during the robbery as Jay-Lan Broughton (17-years-old, Duluth). Investigators were able to corroborate the identification with video surveillance that captured the robbery.
Detectives have attempted to arrest Broughton but have not been able to locate him. He is possibly still armed with a black handgun and may still be somewhere in Gwinnett County. Investigators are hoping the public can help provide tips on his location.
If anyone has any information to share in this case, please contact GCPD detectives at 770.513.5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.