Atlanta police want to identify man who tried to snatch money from woman at ATM

ATLANTA — Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department’s Robbery Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man they say tried to steal money from a woman at an ATM.

On July 9, just before 2 p.m., officers responded to the Bank of America located at 2625 Piedmont Road NE about a reported attempt at a snatch theft.

Officers spoke with a woman who said that while she was at the ATM, a man approached her and tried to snatch the money that was in her hand.

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She said she struggled with the man but he wasn’t able to take it away from her.

She described the man as a dark-skinned Black man, possibly around 18 years old, with a slim build, short dreadlocks, standing about five feet seven inches tall, and wearing a white v-neck t-shirt and gray jeans with a red design along the pant legs.

If you recognize him, you are urged to call the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-8477.

Tipsters can be eligible for up to a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the suspect.

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