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Cops: Man tried to rape agent at real estate office

By Fran Jeffries
July 1, 2011

Cobb County police are investigating an armed robbery and attempted sexual assault that happened Thursday afternoon in Smyrna.

According to investigators, a man entered the business office of a new subdivision in the Cheyenne Drive area at about 3:52 p.m. He approached the real estate agent and after a brief conversation, the man pulled out a handgun and robbed the woman of personal items. He then forced the woman into the bathroom of the business office and attempted to sexually assault her.  After a brief struggle with the man, the woman was able to escape out the back door of the business.

Police describe the suspect as a black male, in his late 20s early 30s, wearing a white hat (possibly baseball style with straight brim) with a white t-shirt and dark pants.

Police say anyone with information should call 770-499-3945.

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About the Author

Fran Jeffries is a Newsletter Producer. She joined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2005 as an Education Editor. She worked as a Breaking News Editor and Social Media Producer before joining the Newsletter team.

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