Crime & Safety
Gunman Stole Rolex And Shot Man In Midtown: Police
A gunman opened fire on a man in Midtown, shooting him in the leg and stealing his Rolex, police say.
ATLANTA, GA – Police in Atlanta are asking for the public’s help in finding a gunman who robbed a man of a Rolex watch and opened fire on him. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to his leg, police said.
The incident happened Oct. 5 in a parking garage in the 1700 block of Peachtree St. NW. (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.)
The perpetrator got away on a motorcycle. Police released photos taken from surveillance footage of the gunman fleeing on his motorcycle. He is described as a black male with slender build, about 5'10 to 5'11 tall.
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Authorities are asking anyone who may have info about the robbery and shooting to call Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous.
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