Police search for Atlanta suspect who used high-heel shoe in assault
Atlanta police investigators are searching for a woman captured on surveillance video wearing a yellow bandana who allegedly assaulted a victim multiple times with her fists, a stick, and an orange high-heel shoe inside a storefront in the 200 block
ATLANTA - Atlanta police investigators are asking for the public's help to identify a woman who violently assaulted a victim on Forsyth Street SW in May.
Atlanta police investigation
What we know:
According to preliminary information from the Atlanta Police Department, the violent encounter occurred on May 21 at approximately 1:13 p.m. inside a neighborhood store located in the 200 block of Forsyth Street SW. Surveillance footage captured the suspect approaching the victim and striking her multiple times with her fists, a stick, and an orange high-heel shoe.
The victim had visible head injuries following the attack. After the incident, the suspect ran from the scene in a black Kia SUV with an unknown license plate number.
Suspect identity search
What we don't know:
Authorities have not yet identified the woman seen in the surveillance footage or determined the license plate of the getaway vehicle. Investigators have not released information regarding a potential motive or specified the relationship between the suspect and the victim.
Crime Stoppers reward
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to submit an anonymous tip to the Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta tip line at 404-577-8477. Tipsters can also visit the organization's website or text CSGA to 738477 to remain eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Atlanta Police Department Public Affairs Unit, who explained how we got it through a public media release and shared surveillance media.