DeKalb police release sketch of man wanted for sexual battery

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.

The man in the sketch is wanted for two counts of sexual battery after groping two women at bus stops. He is light-skinned, approx. 5'07 and 180 lbs with a curly Afro, & driving a blue 4-door sedan. If you see or know him, please call 911 or SVU at 770-724-7710. #WeAreDKPD #Share pic.twitter.com/zkFSwCsyoJ
— DeKalb County Police Department (@DeKalbCountyPD) September 12, 2020

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