Peachtree City police release person of interest photo after attack on path

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. - Peachtree City police have released a photo of a person of interest in an altercation between a woman and an unidentified person on June 14 on the popular multi-use path in Peachtree City.

Police say that a woman was walking alone behind The Greens at Braelinn apartment complex on the south side of Peachtree City when someone got behind her and then grabbed her from behind.

"She turned around and gave him more than he was expecting to have and was even able to remove the mask he was using to conceal his identity with," said Lt. Chris Hyatt. "After a good little tussle, he pretty much tucked tail and ran out into the wood line."

Police told FOX 5 Atlanta previously that it appears the attacker was attempting to remove a fanny pack from the woman.

The attack happened at around 6:30 p.m. June 14. FOX 5 spoke to a resident, who said that since the incident, she began walking the trail with her sister to make sure they're both safe.

"My sister, she used to come early in the morning and walk, and now, even if I have to get out of bed, I want to go with her just to make sure that she's ok," said Anthanaysha Thompson.

"We're just hoping that somebody comes forward and gives us anything that we can do to help identify the individual," said Hyatt.

If you have any information, please contact Detective Jeff Liebert at 770-632-4047 or email jliebert@peachtree-city.org.