Atlanta police seek suspect in park robbery attempt and attack

ATLANTA – Police are investigating an attempted robbery and attack that occurred in a park on Ollie Street NW near Michigan Avenue NW in west Atlanta on Jan. 18. 

What we know:

According to authorities, officers responded to a call around 2:38 p.m. regarding an incident at 102 Ollie Street NW. Upon arrival, they spoke with the victim, who reported that an unidentified man attempted to steal his black satchel while he was sitting in a gazebo inside the park.

The victim told police that as he resisted, the unknown man punched him multiple times in the head and face, leaving him with visible injuries. The victim said he managed to fend off the attacker by using pepper spray, forcing the suspect to flee on foot.

The attacker is described as a middle-aged male with dreadlocks.

What you can do:

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the case to contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477), visiting www.StopCrimeAtl.org, or texting CSGA and the tip to CRIMES (738477).

Tipsters do not need to provide their name or any identifying information and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.