Police searching for armed suspect in robbery, sexual assault on Athens street

ATHENS, Ga. - Officials are searching for any possible witnesses that can help them solve an armed robbery and sexual assault case in Athens, Georgia.

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department told FOX 5 that officers were called to the area of Foundry Street and Strong Street after reports of a robbery and assault.

According to police, two female victims were walking on the street when they were approached by a suspect carrying a gun.

The suspect stole multiple things from the women and then took one of the victims to a secluded area in order to sexually assault her, police said.

Police are asking anyone who has information that could help them catch a suspect in the case to please call Detective Michael Poole at 762-400-7073 or the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 706-705-4775.

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