Atlanta police officers are looking for an individual whom they believe is involved in a robbery on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW. (Credit: Atlanta Police Department)
ATLANTA - Atlanta police are asking for the public's help identifying an individual caught on video throwing a pedestrian to the ground before stealing his electric scooter early Sunday morning in southwest Atlanta.
What we know:
Authorities said the incident occurred around 2:23 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9, near 2840 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW, which appears to be the address of the Scottish Inns Atlanta hotel.
Police said the individual threw the victim to the ground, took his Ruitoo Model R-G01 electric scooter, and then ran from the scene.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released the suspect's identity or a formal physical description.
Police did not specify if the victim required medical treatment after being thrown to the ground.
What you can do:
Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for anyone with information that leads to an arrest or an indictment in the case.
Authorities are encouraging anyone with information to call the Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta tip line at 404-577-8477 or leave a tip online here.
The Source: The information in this story came from the Atlanta Police Department.