ATLANTA — Atlanta Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley was apparently the victim of a vehicle theft on Saturday night.
The rookie initially Tweeted of the incident, expressing his surprise about how it went down (at a gas station near Buckhead Village), while also warning others on social media about the danger of thefts in the metro area.
At some point Sunday, though, Ridley's Tweet disappeared, sparking debate about whether the incident had been fully resolved, among other hypotheticals.
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Well, the media garnered some clarity on the matter. Here's the official statement from the Atlanta Police Department:
On January 19, 2019 at approximately 10:46 p.m., officers responded to 3004 Piedmont Rd NE in reference to a stolen vehicle. The victim, Mr Calvin Ridley, who is an Atlanta Falcons player, advised that his vehicle, a 2018 Dodge Challenger was stolen while he was inside the gas station.
Mr Ridley stated that between 9:50 p.m and 10:00 p.m. he observed a black male driving away in his vehicle. Mr Ridley advised that he left his vehicle running while he went inside the store. Ridley advised that his car was push start and he had possession of the keys.
Stay tuned for updates from 11Alive Sports, as more events unfold on Sunday.
