Atlanta armed robbery investigation leads to arrest after police find two children inside suspected getaway SUV

Arrest follows traffic stop hours after reported robbery in southwest Atlanta

Atlanta police have charged a 29-year-old man in connection with an armed robbery reported in southwest Atlanta after officers later stopped a vehicle believed to have been used as the getaway car and discovered two children inside.

The robbery was reported on January 28, 2026, shortly before 4:30 p.m., near 3030 Headland Drive SW. Investigators said a victim was confronted and robbed at gunpoint by two men. Police said the suspects fled the area in a Honda CR-V.

Several hours later, at about 8:30 p.m., officers located the Honda CR-V and conducted a traffic stop. Police said one suspect was taken into custody at the scene.

Children located in the vehicle; police said both were in good health

During the stop, officers found two children inside the SUV. Police said both children were found in good health. Body-camera video from the stop shows officers speaking with the children as they assessed their condition and safety.

Police have not publicly identified the children. Authorities have not released additional details about how the children came to be in the vehicle, including whether they were related to the suspect or the circumstances that led to their presence during the aftermath of the reported robbery.

Charges filed; second suspect remains at large

Police identified the arrested suspect as Quintavious Knowles, 29. He faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault, armed robbery, pointing or aiming a gun at another person, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Investigators said a second suspect was involved and remains on the run. No description or identity for that person was released in the initial updates, and the investigation remains active.

What is confirmed so far

• The incident was reported on January 28, 2026, near 3030 Headland Drive SW, and was described by police as a gunpoint robbery involving two suspects.
• Police said the suspects fled in a Honda CR-V and that officers later located the vehicle and made a stop around 8:30 p.m.
• One suspect, identified as 29-year-old Quintavious Knowles, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies.
• Two children were found inside the vehicle during the stop, and police said both were in good health.
• A second suspect remains at large, and police have said the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information related to the robbery or the outstanding suspect can contact Atlanta police.

Police have not released additional case details that could clarify the roles of each suspect, whether a firearm was recovered, or what evidence led investigators to tie the Honda CR-V to the robbery. Further updates are expected as detectives continue to pursue the second suspect and review evidence from the incident and subsequent traffic stop.