An Atlanta-area resident known as the “Master of Disguise” has been charged with orchestrating a series of armed robberies that struck fear into the community. The spree involved ten different stores, leaving a trail of anxious employees and officers in its wake.
Tracy Daryl Mingo, a 33-year-old from College Park, Georgia, faced arraignment this Thursday, answering to 20 federal charges linked to this alleged crime wave. The Department of Justice details that these incidents spanned from October 2025 through to January 2026, marking months of relentless tension.
Mingo’s alleged targets included popular establishments such as Circle K, Subway, and Family Dollar, with the robberies taking place in several locations: College Park, Decatur, East Point, Fairburn, Marietta, and Union City. He is accused of striking these venues at late hours, strategically selecting times when they were largely deserted.
At each location, prosecutors assert that Mingo brandished a firearm at the employees, making off with cash through sheer intimidation, leaving a chilling mark on those who witnessed his brazen acts.
Adding to his elusive reputation, Mingo allegedly employed a variety of disguises to conceal his identity. From posing as a construction worker to appearing as a healthcare professional or security guard, his constantly changing appearance fueled his deceptive edge during these robberies.
“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,” US Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg said.
“I am proud of the collaborative efforts of the FBI and our local police partners to identify Mingo and arrest him before anyone was seriously hurt,” Hertzberg added.
Investigators finally caught up with Mingo on Jan. 2, when he was arrested as he appeared to be putting on the same security guard disguise he allegedly wore during a Circle K robbery the night before.
The FBI and local police departments shared information across jurisdictions as they worked to identify the alleged robber.
“For months, Mingo allegedly used disguises in an attempt to evade identification and continue targeting innocent workers at gunpoint,” Marlo Graham, special agent in charge of FBI Atlanta, said.
“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,” Graham added.
A federal grand jury indicted Mingo 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, Mingo faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 63 years in prison.
He remains in the custody of the US Marshals Service.