ATLANTA — Atlanta police are investigating after a man reported being robbed and assaulted by someone he met through a dating app.
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Atlanta officers responded to a robbery and assault call around 6:27 p.m. on Sept. 16 at a home in the 2300 block of Dupree Avenue NW.
When officers arrived, they met with a male victim who said he had invited a man he met on a dating app into his home.
Police said the victim reported that the suspect physically assaulted him and stole multiple items from inside the home before leaving.
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Investigators said the suspect is known by the nickname “Lulu.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information can submit a tip anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-8477, online, or by texting CSGA.
Tipsters do not have to give their name or any identifying information to be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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