ATLANTA -- Police are looking for help finding a downtown Atlanta armed robbery who struck on Aug. 15.
Investigators said it happened in an elevator at 75 Marietta St., NW at about 8 a.m. The victim said that, at first, she was on the elevator with two people. When one person got off, the second person pulled a knife and demanded her cell phone.
She complied with the demand. The suspect took the elevator back to the lower level and left the building. The victim was not injured in the incident.
Police said the suspect was described as a black man with a dark complexion who is about 5 feet 10 inches tall and wearing a dark shirt, Vans-style shoes, a bright pink backpack and salmon-colored pants.
A police sketch and surveillance video stills show the suspect.
Anyone with information about this incident or the suspect is asked to contact CrimeStoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477), or online at StopCrimeATL.com. Anyone contacting CrimeStoppers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the suspect.
