Here is the police report for the robbery that occurred in East Atlanta on Sunday afternoon March 6th on Russell, which runs between Paoli and Stallings. The victim was a 16 year old black male. The vehicle used in the crime is being reported as a tan Dodge Caravan. If you should see a vehicle matching this description in the area and believe that something suspicious is occurring, call 911 and the EASP at 404-954-1568.
On 03/06/2016 at approximately 4:35 PM, I (Officer McGowan Unit#6591) was dispatched to a possible pedestrian robbery call. Upon my arrival to the location, I was greeted by juvenile victim, date of birth 09/25/1999. He stated, on 03/06/2016 at approximately 4:30PM, while walking on Russell St SE approaching Stalling Ave SE, a tan in color minivan pulled up in front of him. He stated that 4-b/m’s, he described as all wearing black hoods and black skull caps, appearing to be between the ages of 18 and 19, jumped out of the minivan and ran towards him. He stated that 2 of the males pushed him to the ground and started beating on him. He stated that one of the two individuals that were armed with hand guns proceeded to use the pistol to hit him in the head. He continued to state that the males proceeded to take his cell phone, jacket, and shoes, and then proceeded to run back to the minivan and drove off. After the incident, He stated that he proceeded to run home where he informed his parents and they proceeded to call 911. Upon my arrival to the location, I (Ofc McGowan) observed blood on His clothes and a laceration on the left side of his head. I (Ofc McGowan) proceeded to contact dispatch who later dispatched an ambulance to the location. The ambulance came to the location, took some vitals, and informed his mother that she should take him to Children's Hospital.
On 03/06/2016 at approximately 4:35 PM, I (Officer McGowan Unit#6591) was dispatched to a possible pedestrian robbery call. Upon my arrival to the location, I was greeted by juvenile victim, date of birth 09/25/1999. He stated, on 03/06/2016 at approximately 4:30PM, while walking on Russell St SE approaching Stalling Ave SE, a tan in color minivan pulled up in front of him. He stated that 4-b/m’s, he described as all wearing black hoods and black skull caps, appearing to be between the ages of 18 and 19, jumped out of the minivan and ran towards him. He stated that 2 of the males pushed him to the ground and started beating on him. He stated that one of the two individuals that were armed with hand guns proceeded to use the pistol to hit him in the head. He continued to state that the males proceeded to take his cell phone, jacket, and shoes, and then proceeded to run back to the minivan and drove off. After the incident, He stated that he proceeded to run home where he informed his parents and they proceeded to call 911. Upon my arrival to the location, I (Ofc McGowan) observed blood on His clothes and a laceration on the left side of his head. I (Ofc McGowan) proceeded to contact dispatch who later dispatched an ambulance to the location. The ambulance came to the location, took some vitals, and informed his mother that she should take him to Children's Hospital.