Police searching for 5 young men they say put trash can over woman’s head at Walmart

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — Douglasville police are searching for five young men they say tried to put a trash can over a woman’s head while she was shopping at Walmart.

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Police said the incident happened May 22 at the Walmart on Concourse Parkway.

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Police said the men hit the woman in the head with the trashcan and then ran from the store when confronted by store employees.

Police said the young men left in a light-colored GMC or Chevy Silverado truck.

All five men are wanted on simple battery charges.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 678-293-1747 or williamss@douglasvillega.gov.

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