Atlanta police search for suspect in January armed robbery attempts targeting construction and lawn care workers
Investigators seek identification of hooded man captured on surveillance video
Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of targeting workers at two locations in northwest Atlanta during a brief span on January 5. Investigators say the incidents involved a construction worker who was robbed at gunpoint and a group of lawn care workers who were threatened during an attempted robbery.
Police said officers were called to an armed robbery report at 390 Andrew Hairston Place NW, where a man working on a construction project reported being confronted by a hooded male suspect armed with a gun. Investigators said the suspect demanded cash, the victim complied, and the suspect then left the area.
Authorities say the same suspect then went to 807 Proctor St. NW, where seven people performing lawn care work were threatened with a gun. Police said the suspect attempted to rob the group but did not obtain property. Investigators reported that no injuries were reported in either incident.
Timeline and locations
Jan. 5: Armed robbery reported at 390 Andrew Hairston Place NW involving a construction worker.
Jan. 5: Attempted armed robbery reported at 807 Proctor St. NW involving seven lawn care workers.
Surveillance images and investigative focus
Police said the suspect was captured on surveillance video. Investigators said footage shows the man leaving the second location on foot and scaling fences as he departed the area. Authorities have not publicly announced an arrest or released additional identifying details beyond describing the suspect as a hooded male.
The investigation is being handled as an effort to identify the suspect in connection with an armed robbery and an attempted robbery. Police have not publicly indicated whether they believe the suspect acted alone in either incident, and they have not released details on whether a vehicle was involved.
Public safety and reporting
Police are encouraging anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information about the January 5 incidents to submit a tip to investigators. Officials said tips may be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers Atlanta, and that a reward of up to $5,000 may be available for information that helps advance the case.
Anyone with information can submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers Atlanta or contact Atlanta police investigators.
The case remains under investigation. Police have not released updated information on whether additional victims or related incidents have been identified.