Crime & Safety

Man Charged With Molesting Girl, 13, in Sandy Springs

The child was babysitting the suspect's young children earlier this month when the alleged incident occurred.

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Sandy Springs police have arrested and charged a man with molesting a teenager who was babysitting his children.

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Shakir Cole, accused of molesting a 13-year-old girl earlier this month, is being held at the Fulton County Jail.

Cole, 36, is charged with child molestation, sexual battery and enticing a child for indecent purposes, Sandy Springs police spokesperson Sgt. Ron Momon said.

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Momon said the victim was babysitting Cole’s young children when she was allegedly molested.

Investigators are asking for any possible additional victims to contact Detective Bailey at 770-551-3308.

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