Crime & Safety

Suspect Sought In Decatur Kidnapping, Assault

The attack happened back on Jan. 25, 2019, in the 700 block of Derrydown Way.

DECATUR, GA -- Police have released a sketch of a man who is a suspect in a violent kidnapping and sexual assault that happened on Jan. 25, 2019, in the 700 block of Derrydown Way in Decatur. The suspect is described as a black male, 30-45 years old, wearing a camouflaged, hooded sweatshirt, tan cargo pants and armed with a black handgun.

Back on Jan. 4, an attempted carjacking took place just a block away from the latest incident. Police do not believe the two crimes are related.

Read More: Man Sought In Decatur Attempted Carjacking

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If anyone has any information on either of these two cases, they are asked to contact Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404/577-Tips (8477).

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