Atlanta is on alert as police intensify their search for a suspect, accused of the bold theft of an active DEA agent's credentials, right out of her car. The heist, which went down the day after Christmas, has led the Atlanta Police Department to circulate a photo of the man they believe is behind the crime, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. The incident occurred on Lorenzo Drive SW around 3:45 p.m., leaving the DEA agent without her identification and government-issued credentials.
According to sources, when police arrived at the scene at the 1300 block of Lorenzo Drive in the Oakland City neighborhood, they found the victim, who had seen a man breaking into her vehicle the previous day. The suspect, still at large, has been connected to a case that has since drawn the attention of Homeland Security, indicating the serious implications of the theft. The investigation has been described by the police as "highly active," as revealed by Atlanta News First.
The Atlanta PD is not leaving any stone unturned and has extended a generous reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of the culprit. Emphasizing the seriousness of the situation, they have encouraged anyone with information on the case to come forward.
Tipsters have several anonymous channels through which they can report their information, including contacting Crime Stoppers Atlanta at (404) 577-TIPS (8477), visiting their website, or by texting CSA and their tip to CRIMES (274637). In an effort to capture the man responsible for stealing the DEA agent's identity, wanted desperately by Atlanta police, these avenues offer a secure means to aid in the investigation while protecting the informant's identity.
