Suspect Accused Of Punching Elderly Man Wanted: Gwinnett Police

DACULA, GA—The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect they say punched a 76-year-old man at a Kroger in Dacula on Jan. 23.

Police said the altercation began after the victim confronted the suspect about parking in the fire lane of the business.

The victim told the suspect that he wasn’t allowed to park there. When the victim entered the business, the suspect followed him and punched the victim in the back of the head, police said.

Surveillance from the incident showed that the victim didn’t see the suspect walk up behind him until right before he was struck. Police said the victim is currently recovering from the injuries he received. Detectives said they have been following up on the case and are releasing the video in hopes of someone identifying the suspect.

If anyone has any information to share in this case, please contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Number: 20-007312.