Atlanta police arrested a 29-year-old man after officers say they found two children riding in the same SUV used as a getaway car in an armed robbery in southwest Atlanta. The holdup was reported on Jan. 28 near 3030 Headland Drive SW, and investigators say the suspects took off in a Honda CR‑V before officers later stopped that vehicle. One man was taken into custody while a second suspect got away, and detectives say the search is still on.
How APD Says It Unfolded
According to Atlanta police, the call came in just before 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 28, after a person reported being robbed at gunpoint near Headland Drive. Investigators say two men fled in a Honda CR‑V, kicking off a search that stretched into the evening.
Officers say they finally spotted the SUV hours later and pulled it over around 8:30 p.m. Inside, police arrested one man and found two children, who authorities say were both in good health. Those details were reported by WSB‑TV.
City Context
Regional analysis of Atlanta Police Department open data shows the city’s violent-crime totals have shifted in recent years, with a multi-year overall decline even as specific categories like robbery rise and fall by neighborhood. That mix - general progress on violent crime paired with stubborn hotspots - is a big reason police emphasize fast investigative work when firearms are involved and kids are anywhere near the scene.
The trend was outlined by Neighborhood Nexus, which drew on data analysis from the Atlanta Regional Commission.
Charges And What’s Next
The arrested man was identified as 29-year-old Quintavious Knowles. Police say he now faces charges that include aggravated assault, armed robbery, pointing or aiming a gun at another, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. A second suspect is still on the run, and investigators say they are continuing to work to identify and track that person down. The charges and arrest details were reported by WSB‑TV.
Atlanta police say tipsters can stay anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 404‑577‑TIPS (8477) or by using the department’s online reporting page (APD Online Reporting), which explains how to file reports and links to anonymous tip options.
