Residents along Old Airport Road in LaGrange are losing sleep after a man reportedly started peeking into apartment windows this spring. Neighbors say the unnerving encounters have been happening in the late-night and early-morning hours, and investigators have now circulated a forensic sketch in hopes of putting a name to the face. Police are asking anyone who has seen anything suspicious to come forward so detectives can figure out whether the incidents are connected.
What police say
The LaGrange Police Department reports it has taken multiple complaints about a man looking into apartment windows along Old Airport Road. Investigators worked with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to develop a forensic sketch based on what witnesses described.
According to those witnesses, the suspect is a younger Black man, roughly 5-foot-10 to 6 feet tall, with a stocky build. Officials say the reports began in April, but they have not publicly confirmed how many complexes have been targeted or how many people have filed complaints, according to FOX 5 Atlanta.
Where to report tips
Residents with information are urged to contact LaGrange detectives through the department’s central station, which city directories list at 100 West Haralson Street. The station address and contact details appear in local policing directories and city listings, according to Discover Policing. For those who would rather stay anonymous, investigators have previously relied on Tip411 as a confidential tip line.
Legal context
Under Georgia law, being a “peeping Tom” is a crime. The statute, O.C.G.A. § 16-11-61, defines the offense as peeping through windows or other openings for the purpose of invading another person’s privacy. As outlined by Justia, the charge is criminal and can bring harsher penalties if it is tied to other serious offenses.
Precautions for residents
Police suggest that small security habits can go a long way. Residents are encouraged to lock windows and draw blinds at night, keep porch and common-area lights on, and save any security or doorbell-camera footage that might show suspicious activity.
Officials also urge people not to confront anyone they suspect of peeping. Instead, they recommend preserving any video or photo evidence and turning it over to investigators. Property managers are being encouraged to add or improve overnight lighting and consider extra patrols to help residents feel safer.
The LaGrange Police Department says the investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made. Anyone with information or relevant footage is asked to submit a tip through Tip411 or contact the department at the station listed above.
