Decatur Police Trying To Identify Oakhurst Armed Robbery Suspects

DECATUR, GA — Police are working to identify three armed robbery suspects who allegedly robbed a man walking home in Oakhurst last week. According to police, the incident happened around 10:30 pm on on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in the 400 block of Ansley Street.

The victim reported he left work in Oakhurst and began walking home traveling east on Oakview Road and then north on Ansley Street. The victim had headphones on, listening to music. While walking on Ansley Street, he noticed three men walking south past him on the sidewalk. Two of the men then pointed firearms at him and one of them demanded he empty his pockets and give them his phone.

The victim complied and then ran from the area until he found a person walking their dog and asked for them to call 911. The person did not have a phone so the victim ran home and called police. Officers canvassed Decatur High School property based on results from the victim’s phone locater app and recovered a replica firearm on the ground. Police later recovered the victim’s phone in the same area.

One of the suspects was captured on video surveillance carrying and discarding the stolen phone. The suspects are described as:

• A black male, mid-late teens, approximately 5'9” and 150 pounds, red hoodie and possibly wearing a mask.
• A black male, mid-late teens, approximately 5'9” and 150 pounds, with twists in his hair and wearing a black hoodie and blue shirt.
• A black male, mid-late teens, approximately 5'9” and 150 pounds, pounds, unknown clothing.

If you recognize this suspect or have any additional information about this incident or the other suspects, please contact Inv. Edwards at tiffany.edwards@decaturga.com or 678/553-6664 or contact Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404-577-Tips (8477) and remain anonymous.