Atlanta, GA
Driver offers $1.5K reward for info on Atlanta 'water boys' who stole his phone, Range Rover
‘Water boys’ steal man’s phone, money, car
A man who claims he was rolling down his window to send a couple of dollars to Atlanta’s “Water boys” was robbed of his phone and car, and is now missing over a thousand dollars.
ATLANTA – A metro Atlanta driver’s generosity was allegedly taken advantage of by a group of “water boys.” Atlanta police say they stole his phone and crashed his car.
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The driver says that since then, the thieves have made multiple attempts to steal money from accounts linked to his phone, and he’s urging other drivers to take a lesson from his situation.
“I just say don’t roll down your window. Just keep it going,” the driver said. “It’s not even worth it.”
Atlanta water boys accused of stealing phone, money, SUV
What we know:
Atlanta police say it happened around 6 p.m. Wednesday evening. When the driver, who asked to remain anonymous, rolled down his window to make a donation via Cash App, he says one of the suspects grabbed his phone.
“When I opened up my Cash App, they saw my balance had like $12,000 in there,” he said. “Before he even finished telling me the full Cash App name, he grabbed it.”
He tells FOX 5 when he hopped out of the car to get his phone, another teen hopped in and took off in his white Range Rover.
“I ended up paying a guy right behind me in a BMW to kind of chase them down,” the driver stated.
Atlanta police say the joyride ended about four-and-a-half miles away in southwest Atlanta.
Neighbors recalled seeing the group of young men ditch the car after crashing it into a mailbox and pole.
“I was just shocked man, I was like, ‘dang,” he said. “I didn’t expect it from pretty much like kids.”
What is Cash App?
Dig deeper:
Cash App is a mobile payment service, or digital wallet, that allows users to send and receive money quickly and easily using their smartphone.
Users can send money to, or receive money from, friends, family, or anyone with a Cash App account using their phone number, email address, or unique “$Cashtag” username.
Cash App allows users to link their bank account or debit card to transfer funds to and from their Cash App balance. The app can also be used to receive direct deposits, like biweekly paychecks.
Alleged ‘water boys’ theft leads to fraud
Why you should care:
The Buckhead resident, who did not want to be identified, says rolling down his window at the sight of water boys stationed at the 10th St highway exit ramp felt right at the time, but it was a decision that cost him greatly.
“They tried to go into my bank account, my Navy Federal, my Chase, my Cash App,” he said.
While he says his banks acted quickly in response to him reporting the theft, Cash App did not—and his business account there was compromised.
“They changed all of my information. They’ve tried to take money out of my account like three or four times, from four grand to six or seven grand,” the driver said.
He tells FOX 5 in the last few days, they’ve successfully withdrawn $1,500. He’s now offering a $1,500 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
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What we don’t know:
The names and descriptions of the teens have not been released.
What you can do:
A Cash App spokesperson could not confirm details about this incident but did share tips about how you can avoid your account being compromised:
- Enable the Security Lock setting so that every Cash App payment requires your passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID.
- Create a passcode for your mobile device. To do so, check your device’s general settings. You may need to check your device manual for more information.
- Every time you sign in to your Cash App account, you’re sent a one-time-use login code. If you received an unsolicited sign-in code via email, we recommend securing the email account associated with your Cash App account by updating your password and enabling two-factor authentication.
The Source: The Source: Atlanta police provided information about this incident. The driver, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, also shared his recollection of events. This is a developing story.
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Police Department is investigating after a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed Saturday at a shopping center on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
What they’re saying:
Lt. Christapher Butler said officers responded to the shopping center in the 3000 block of MLK Jr. Drive just after noon. When they arrived, they found the teen shot to death in the parking lot.
Butler said the teen had been shopping with his family when he “had some words” with a group of males. The argument escalated and ended in gunfire.
Police say there is “good” security footage of the incident, and the victim’s family is cooperating with investigators.
Butler added that it was fortunate no one else was hurt during the busy holiday shopping season.
What you can do:
He encouraged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers:
“People don’t realize how much that helps,” Butler said. “Those tips are very valuable to us.”
What we don’t know:
The victim’s name has not been released while police notify next of kin.
The Source: Information in this article came from Lt. Christapher Butler who spoke with FOX 5 on the scene.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — There are several warming centers opening in DeKalb County and Atlanta ahead of cold nights.
“We are housing our unhoused neighbors, providing a warm space and place for them,” Will Butler with Frontline Response said.
Frontline Response International warming center has multiple beds and a lot of food for those who need it.
For Butler, it is important to give back to others.
“We hear it all the time, people are so thankful,” he said. “The hugs, the tears, the hand shakes, it makes it all worthwhile.”
In Atlanta, there are also two warming centers opening at the Central Park Recreation Center and the Old Adamsville Recreation Center.
The warming centers in DeKalb County opened at 6:30 p.m. on Friday night.
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The Norman sisters definitely have something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving: they just won big on Family Feud.
The five sisters — four living in metro Atlanta and one in California — brought their energy, humor, and unmistakable charisma to the popular Steve Harvey-hosted game show. Their episodes, filmed back in March, finally aired this month.
As soon as they hit the stage, their enthusiasm was impossible to miss.
“We’re the Normans! Wooooo!” they cheered in their opening moment on screen.
Even Steve Harvey couldn’t help hyping them up: “From Atlanta, Georgia… It’s the Norman Family!”
A dream come true for a lifelong Family Feud fan
For sister Liz Knipe, who lives in Atlanta, appearing on the show was a bucket-list moment more than a decade in the making.
“I’ve wanted to be on Family Feud forever. My first audition was in 2014,” she said.
The sisters say their chemistry — and very different personalities — helped them stand out during the audition process.
“Seeing us all together, I think it just resonated with people,” said Ericka Grant, who lives in Buford.
Their big win: $60,000 and a luxury Las Vegas trip
And their on-screen charm paid off.
The Norman sisters walked away with $60,000 and a trip for all of them — plus a guest each — to the Bellagio in Las Vegas for a six-day, five-night getaway.
“Bam,” Liz said with a laugh. “Not just a vacation for us but a plus-one for each of us.”
Each sister has her own plan for how to spend her share of the prize money:
- Liz Knipe (Atlanta): “Praise the Lord, I’m going to be able to pay all my bills.”
- Ericka Grant (Buford): “I’m going to use it to have some fun with my boys and my husband.”
- Michelle Norman (Atlanta): “A nice down payment.”
- Alex Norman (Marietta): “I’m going to spend a little on myself. And my kids. And then some bills. But I’m paying myself first.”
Winning together meant more than the money
Despite the big payout, the sisters say the real reward was the time spent with each other.
“It’s a great bonding moment,” said Alex Norman. “We don’t always get a chance to do stuff together — all five of us.”
They say family and friends were thrilled to see them on national TV, laughing and playing as a team.
“It was nice for our family to see us together on TV, winning and having fun,” said Ericka.
Could the Norman sisters return to CBS on another show?
The sisters aren’t ruling out more TV in their future. In fact, they already have their eyes on other CBS competition shows.
“I’m trying to get my sister on The Amazing Race with me,” said Michelle. “But the goal is Survivor! That’s the goal.”
Where to watch their episode
The Norman sisters’ Family Feud episodes are now streaming.
You can catch them on Paramount+.
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