Crime & Safety

Police Release Suspect Details In Killing Of Suwanee Man

The Gwinnett Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in connection with the stabbing of Matthew Jones.

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According to Gwinnett police, an image from security video footage of Ridge Oak Drive shows a suspect police are searching for in connection with the death of Matthew Jones, 44.
According to Gwinnett police, an image from security video footage of Ridge Oak Drive shows a suspect police are searching for in connection with the death of Matthew Jones, 44. (Photo Via Gwinnett Police Department)

SUWANEE, GA — Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in connection with the killing of Matthew Jones, a 44-year-old who was found dead Sept. 5 in the front yard of a Ridge Oak Drive home.

Authorities found Jones down in the front yard around 10 a.m. with an apparent stab wound, police said.

The Gwinnett Police Department released security camera footage, in which a person can be seen walking near a house on Ridge Oak.

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Police said the suspect was wearing a black hoodie with a reflective strip, black pants and white shoes and was carrying a two-strap backpack.

It is unclear if the home belonged to Jones.

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Police ask anyone with information relating to the case to call (770) 513-5300.

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