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Buckhead Shoe Theft Suspect Shoved Employee Before Fleeing, Police Say

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Published on September 29, 2026
Buckhead Shoe Theft Suspect Shoved Employee Before Fleeing, Police Say1 Buckhead Loop NE — Reported Site of Shoe Theft
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Atlanta police are seeking help identifying a man accused of taking several pairs of shoes from a Buckhead business and shoving an employee who tried to intervene. Police described the incident as a reported robbery.

The incident was reported at 1 Buckhead Loop NE around 3:40 p.m. on September 22. According to WSB-TV, the shoes were valued at hundreds of dollars. The employee tried to intervene, and investigators say the man pushed the employee before leaving.

Photos and Video Released

Police have released photos and video of the person they are seeking to identify. Anyone who recognizes him or has information about the incident is being asked to contact investigators.

The police appeal asks people with information about what happened at the Buckhead location to share it with investigators.

How APD counts crime data

Atlanta Police Department says it counts crime data by incident to help commanders see where crime is happening in their area. This describes the department’s approach to tracking incidents; the information cited here does not provide Buckhead robbery or larceny totals or definitions for those categories.

How to Submit a Tip

Information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta by phone at 404-577-8477, online at stopcrimeatl.org, or through the P3 Tips App. Tipsters may remain anonymous and do not have to provide their name or other identifying information.

Atlanta News First reported that Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta says information leading to a suspect’s arrest may qualify for a cash reward of up to $5,000.