Cobb County police are asking for the public's help to identify a man caught on surveillance cameras who is suspected in two child molestation cases and described by officers as a danger to the community. Investigators say he is known to frequent the Oak Ridge Road and Blair Bridge Road area of Cobb County and is also being sought in Douglasville and parts of Douglas County. The man is described as 30 to 40 years old, between 6-foot-1 and 6-foot-4, and weighing roughly 180 to 210 pounds. Police have not released his name or any additional details about the incidents.
What police released
According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the Cobb County Police Crimes Against Children Unit put out a "be on the lookout" alert that included surveillance stills along with the suspect description. The bulletin states the man is a suspect in two separate molestation investigations within Cobb County and that authorities consider him a public danger. The alert also notes that Douglasville and Douglas County officials are seeking the same man in related cases.
Who is investigating
Detectives with the Cobb County Police Crimes Against Children Unit, the team that handles sexual offense investigations involving minors, are leading the case, according to the Cobb County Police Department. That squad typically coordinates forensic interviews and video forensics and works with neighboring jurisdictions when investigations cross county lines.
How to report tips
Anyone with information about the man's identity or whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately or contact the Cobb County Police Department at 770-499-3911, according to the BOLO. Police are asking the public not to approach anyone matching the description and to leave any potential encounters to law enforcement.
