Crime & Safety

Police Seek Dunwoody Sexual Assault Suspect

The man attacked a woman in a park restroom after midnight Wednesday morning, police say.

DUNWOODY, GA — Police in Dunwoody are searching for a man they say tried to sexually assault a woman in a public bathroom early Wednesday morning.

According to police, the woman was in the restroom facility at the Park at Pernoshal Court at about 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday. She said a man came into the restroom and attacked her. She was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a light-skinned black male, 18-25 years old standing about 5'9" with a slim build. He was wearing gray sweatpants at the time of the attack, police say.

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Anyone with information about the attack is asked to contact Detective Caleb Gilbert at caleb.gilbert@dunwoodyga.gov or 678-382-6997. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous may leave a tip at the Dunwoody Police website or by texting CRIMES (274637) and using the keyword DPDTIPS at the start of their message.


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