An Atlanta-area man, identified as Tracy Daryl Mingo, 33, is facing 20 federal counts in connection with a series of 10 armed robberies that occurred between October 2025 and January 2026. Prosecutors allege Mingo, who earned the moniker "Master of Disguise," targeted convenience stores and fast-food restaurants across multiple Atlanta suburbs, often late at night.
Mingo allegedly used a variety of disguises during the robberies, attempting to alter his appearance to evade law enforcement. According to the Department of Justice, these disguises included outfits resembling those of a construction worker, a health care professional, and a security guard. In each incident, Mingo is accused of brandishing a firearm and demanding money from store employees.
"During his months-long reign of terror, Mingo allegedly endangered the lives of more than a dozen store employees across ten different locations by robbing them at gunpoint," said US Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg. He commended the collaborative efforts of the FBI and local police departments for their work in identifying and apprehending Mingo.
Investigators arrested Mingo on January 2, reportedly as he was observed putting on a security guard disguise that matched one allegedly worn during a robbery the previous night. The FBI and local law enforcement agencies shared information across jurisdictions to build the case against the suspect.
"He underestimated the determination of the investigators pursuing him and the strength of the partnerships that exist between the FBI and our state and local law enforcement partners," stated Marlo Graham, special agent in charge of FBI Atlanta.
Mingo was indicted by a federal grand jury on July 28 on charges including Hobbs Act robbery, attempted Hobbs Act robbery, brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. If convicted on all counts, Mingo faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 63 years in prison. He is currently in the custody of the US Marshals Service.