UPDATE: Public Assistance Identifying and Locating Attempted Armed Robbery Suspects

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance for information related to an attempted armed robbery that occurred on August 5, 2022, in the parking lot of Walmart, located at 6020 Harrison Rd. During this incident 41-year-old Ronnie Albea was fatally shot.

Investigators are asking anyone who has any information in reference to the identity of the two suspects, and the suspect’s vehicle to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, and provide whatever information you may have.

The suspects in this incident are described as two black males, in their early twenties. One male is described as tall and slender, wearing all dark clothing. The second male is described as short and heavyset wearing all dark clothing. They were last seen driving a black in color Volkswagen Passat.

Investigators continue to work this incident and are committed to utilizing the full resources that law enforcement can provide to resolve this case.

Photos of the suspects and the vehicle are attached to this release.

Anyone with any information in reference to this incident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

Original Media Release

August 5, 2022

Attempted Armed Robbery Investigation

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Attempted Armed Robbery that was reported to have taken place in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart located at 6020 Harrison Road. The incident was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at 8:21p.m.

It was reported that a male was shot while in the parking lot. Witnesses stated that the victim’s fiancé was approached by two males that demanded the keys to their vehicle. The male victim, identified as 41-year-old Ronnie Albea, refused to give them the keys, and was involved in an altercation with the two men when he was shot. Albea was transported to the hospital by ambulance, where he was later pronounced deceased. The next of kin has been notified by Coroner Leon Jones.

The suspects in this incident are described as black males, in their early 20’s. One male is described as tall and slender. The second male is described as short and heavyset. Further information about the suspects will be released once it becomes available.

Anyone with information in reference to this incident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 1-478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.