LaGrange police arrest man in connection with July armed robbery
The LaGrange Police Department has arrested a man in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at a residence on Gordon Street in July.
According to police, Skylar Huzzie was arrested on August 8, 2026, following an investigation into the July 8 incident at a residence in the 200 block of Gordon Street.
Huzzie faces multiple charges, including:
Two counts of Armed Robbery
Two counts of Aggravated Assault
Two counts of Kidnapping
Two counts of False Imprisonment
Aggravated Battery
Peeping Tom
Burglary
Criminal Damage
Elder Exploitation
Hindering a 911 Call
Huzzie is currently being held at the Troup County Jail following the incident that occurred on Gordon Street.
Police officers were dispatched to 201 Gordon Street shortly after 11 p.m. on July 8 following reports of an armed robbery.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with two individuals who told investigators that an unknown masked man had forced his way into their residence while armed with a handgun.
Police said the suspect forced the two victims into a closet and ordered them to open a safe while holding them at gunpoint.
The suspect then fled the residence with an undisclosed amount of jewelry.
The LaGrange Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and began investigating the case, ultimately leading to Huzzie’s arrest.
Anyone with information related to the investigation is encouraged to contact Detective Everhart at 706-883-2620.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can submit information through the LaGrange Police Department’s Tip411 system by using the mobile application, online portal, or by texting LAGRANGE to 847411.
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