Student Attacked; Police Seek Suspect

Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man they say attacked a Grady High School student at random earlier this month.

Conor Downey, 17, was walking along Crescent Avenue on Nov. 12 when he was attacked from behind by a stranger, FOX 5 Atlanta says. Downey needed stitches following the assault.

The attack fits the profile of Curtis Bethea, the so-called “Midtown Puncher,” who was arrested earlier this year. Bethea allegedly approached a victim, punched him or her from behind, and continued walking as if nothing had happened.

Police initially suspected Bethea was their man in the Nov. 12 attack but learned he was behind bars at the time, FOX 5 reports.

If you recognize the person in the above images, please contact Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477), texting “CSA Tip” to CRIMES (274637), or by submitting a tip online. All tips can be made anonymously.