Man robbed at gunpoint on Atlanta Beltline for beanie, police say
Atlanta Beltline armed thief steals beanie
Atlanta police are searching for four suspects involved in an armed robbery on the BeltLine. Investigators report one man pulled a gun and forced a victim to hand over his beanie before fleeing the area.
ATLANTA - Investigators are searching for four males after a man was robbed at gunpoint near the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail Saturday night.
Ponce De Leon Avenue robbery
What we know:
Atlanta police officers went to 699 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE around 9:35 p.m. Saturday to respond to a robbery report.
When officers arrived, they spoke with a victim who said a group of males confronted him.
One of the thieves held a gun and demanded the victim's beanie, according to police. The victim handed it over, and the group ran away.
Officers said the victim was not hurt during the armed robbery.
Surveillance video of the four males has been released, but authorities have not publicly identified them.
Surveillance footage shows four suspect believed to be involved in an armed robbery at 699 Ponce De Leon Ave NE on August 15, 2026. (Credit: Atlanta Police Department)
Atlanta Beltline stabbing
The backstory:
The armed robbery comes amid ongoing safety concerns along the popular trail. In May, police said 21-year-old Jahmare Brown fatally stabbed a 23-year-old during the day on the Beltline.
Additionally, a woman was robbed at knifepoint on the trail in late April. Area business owners reported seeing an increased police presence following those prior incidents.
Armed robbery reaction
What they're saying:
"That is crazy!" resident Davis Morrison said. "For a beanie that's probably not even $50 bucks, I wouldn't do that."
"We live in Atlanta, you got to be cautious everywhere you go," resident Gabriel Sweeney said. "I do see some cops walking around on occasion, but maybe not nearly enough. Like I work at Battery Park and we have a ton of security down there and nothing really usually happens. I think we could use more here."
"I've been here maybe an hour, walking up and down, and I wouldn't have thought somebody would shoot me in the face, that's a sad thing," resident William Byars said.
What we don't know:
Investigators are still working to figure out the circumstances surrounding the incident as the investigation continues.
What you can do:
Anyone with information can send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers Atlanta.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Atlanta Police Department, who provided preliminary incident details and surveillance footage. FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Annie Mapp contributed to this report. This article has been updated since it was originally published.