Crime & Safety

'Person of Interest' Sought in Douglasville Sex Crime

The crime happened Saturday near Midway Road and Pope Road, the sheriff's office said.

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — Douglas County authorities are seeking a person of interest in a sex crime that happened last weekend in Douglasville.

The incident happened near the intersection of Midway Road and Pope Road on Saturday at about 8 p.m., according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities did not provide any further details about the crime.

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On social media, the sheriff's office circulated a sketch of the person they are seeking, saying he is wanted "for questioning and identification."

In addition to the sketch, the person of interest is described as a black male with dark skin, standing about 5'7'' and weighing about 145 pounds.

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Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact investigator Jay Hayes at (770) 920-4905. Tipsters may be eligible for a reward in the case, authorities said.

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