Crime & Safety
Man Sought In Rape Of 12-Year-Old Girl In Atlanta
Atlanta police are looking for a man who raped a 12-year-old girl in the city.
ATLANTA, GA -- Atlanta police are asking for the public's assistance in finding a man they said sexually assaulted a 12-year-old child. The suspect, law enforcement officials said should be considered dangerous, is known to frequent southwest Atlanta in the vicinity of the Deerwood Park.
The perpetrator is described as a lightskinned black male between the ages of 18 to 20. He is about 6 feet tall with hazel-colored eyes, black hair with a dyed blonde or brown patch in his head. SIGN UP: To get notified of more local news like this, click here to sign up for the Atlanta Patch. Or find your Atlanta-area town here. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 404 577-TIPS(8477). All callers remain anonymous and are eligible for a #cashreward up to $2,000.
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