Atlanta police are asking for the public's help to identify a person caught on camera in a March 20 assault that left an elderly person unconscious in Southwest Atlanta. Zone 3 officers responded to the scene near 1917 Pryor Road SW, where investigators say the victim lost consciousness during the attack. Authorities recently released surveillance footage and are urging anyone who recognizes the person in it to speak up.
Video Released In Hunt For Suspect
The Atlanta Police Department has put out surveillance video of the individual they say was involved in the assault and is treating the case as an aggravated assault, according to 11Alive. Zone 3 officers were called to the Pryor Road address on March 20 and found the elderly victim unconscious, the outlet reports. APD credited the still images to its own release and asked residents to take a close look at the footage and contact investigators with any leads.
Reward On The Table And How To Share Tips
Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta is offering up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment, and tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 404-577-8477, using the P3 Tips app, texting "CSGA" to 738477, or visiting the Crime Stoppers site, per Crime Stoppers. The Atlanta Police Department lists those same tip channels on its news posts and notes that people do not have to identify themselves to qualify for the reward. Investigators say anyone who recognizes the person shown in the footage, or who can provide a name, should contact detectives.
Case Still Active, Police Urge Caution
As of Thursday there were no arrests reported and the investigation remains active, investigators told 11Alive. Police are asking residents not to confront anyone they think might be the person in the video and to call 911 if they see suspicious activity. Detectives continue to review the footage and follow up on leads as they work to identify the person shown in the images.
