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DeKalb police release sketch of man wanted for sexual battery

Police said the first incident occurred Sept. 6 around 7:30 a.m., while the second happened two days later at about 6:30 a.m.

Credit: DeKalb County Police Department

Credit: DeKalb County Police Department

Police said the first incident occurred Sept. 6 around 7:30 a.m., while the second happened two days later at about 6:30 a.m.
By Tanni Deb
Sept 12, 2020

DeKalb County police have released a sketch of a man they say is wanted for groping two women at two different bus stops.

Police said the first incident occurred Sept. 6 around 7:30 a.m., while the second happened two days later at about 6:30 a.m. According to authorities, both took place along Panola Road near South Stone Mountain-Lithonia Road and Redan Road.

Police describe him as possibly a light-skinned Black or Hispanic man with a curly Afro. Authorities added that he weighs between 175 and 200 pounds and stands about 5-foot-8. He was seen driving a blue, four-door sedan, police said.

DeKalb police are asking anyone with information about the man to call 911 or 770-724-7710.

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Tanni Deb, a Michigan native, is a content producer for the AJC, primarily covering breaking news, crime and public safety. After graduating from Northwestern University, she worked as a TV reporter before producing long-form feature videos on business trends across Africa.

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