Atlanta

79-year-old man attacked outside church, has wallet stolen while sweeping leaves

ATLANTA — Atlanta police are searching for a man seen on video taking an older man’s wallet while he lay on the ground.

Photos and videos from the Saturday incident show a 79-year-old man being attacked by a suspected thief who then walks off with his wallet.

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The older man, who is left without shoes, can be seen walking off-screen following after the suspect.

The man appeared to have been sweeping leaves outside of the River of Life Christian Center church on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

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Anyone who recognizes the suspect in the video should call Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477 where they could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

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