Man sought in rape of 13-year-old girl in DeKalb County

DeKalb County police are looking for man accused of raping a 13-year-old girl.

The incident occurred Friday along the railroad tracks in the area of South Stone Mountain Lithonia and Walker roads, according to police spokeswoman Shiera Campbell.

The wanted man is described as 5-foot-5 with a short afro. At the time of the attack, he was wearing black clothes.

No other details were released.

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