Crime & Safety

Atlanta Police Release Video of Fire Marshal Impersonator Who Made Off with $900

The man pretended to be a fire safety inspector of several restaurants in Lenox Square, and charged them $300 fees.

The Atlanta Police Department released surveillance video on Monday of the suspect who impersonated a fire marshal and demanded fees from three restaurants in Lenox Mall, making off with $900.

On Jan. 3 from about 4 to 5:40 p.m., the suspect, a white male who was wearing a blue jacket with white stripes, presented himself as an inspector with the Atlanta Fire Department and demanded $300 each from Subway, Great Wraps and Which 'Wich in the Lenox Square food court after conducting an "inspection" of the restaurants' interiors.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404.577.TIPS (8477).

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