Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Scam In Inman Park

by Greg Scott

Keep and eye out for a young male knocking on doors selling Reeses Peanut Butter Cups from a cardboard box.

The man, who had scruffy facial hair and stands about 5'8" tall, was last seen wearing long black shorts, a tan tee-shirt with a design on it and brightly colored high-top shoes — possibly green.

The man was knocking on doors at 8:20 p.m. on Sinclair Avenue NE in Inman Park rather frantically. He quickly made himself scarce when he realized he was being watched. He was last seen at 8:25 p.m., heading south on Sinclair toward Carmel Avenue NE from Washita Avenue NE.

The Atlanta Police Department responded and is looking for him.

This modus operandi has been used recently by criminals casing houses for burglary in surrounding neighborhoods. The time of day — after dark — and the somewhat frantic and nervous nature of this individual would lead one to believe he is not fundraising for charity.

If you encounter this person please call 911 and do not open your door to strangers.

Mr. Scott is the public safety vice president for the Inman Park Neighborhood Association.