ATLANTA — Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who they say stole costume jewelry and threatened a store employee with a metal pipe on Oct. 23.
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Officers responded to the report around 7:30 p.m. at a business located along the 2000 block of Campbellton Rd SW.
According to police, an employee reported that the man entered the establishment, took several items of costume jewelry and attempted to leave without paying. When the employee confronted the man outside the business, the suspect threatened to hit the worker with a metal pipe before running away.
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Investigators have released surveillance video of the suspect as part of case number 262962021. Police noted that the preliminary details may change as the investigation progresses.Crime Stoppers Atlanta is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information in the case. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477), submitting a tip online at www.StopCrimeAtl.org or texting CSGA.
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