ATHENS, Ga. - Police arrested a 49-year-old man Tuesday during an investigation into a reported sexual assault near City Hall in downtown Athens.
What we know:
Officers responded to a local hospital Saturday after a victim reported a possible sexual assault that happened overnight last Friday near City Hall.
Detectives identified a person of interest during the initial probe and arrested Timothy Evans of Athens on Tuesday.
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Police charged Evans with financial transaction card theft, financial transaction card fraud and identity fraud.
What we don't know:
Investigators have not disclosed the specific details surrounding the encounter or released information about potential additional suspects.
Authorities noted that the investigation remains active and additional charges may be coming as detectives gather more evidence.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, who detailed the initial hospital report and subsequent arrest in official press releases issued by Public Information Lt. Katie Jenkins.