Crime & Safety

Gwinnett Police Looking For Man Accused Of Kidnapping, Rape

Gwinnett police are asking for the public's help in finding Akeem Alleyne, 30, after accusing him of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl.

Akeem Alleyne, 30, is wanted for rape, kidnapping and other charges in the rape of a 15-year-old girl.
Akeem Alleyne, 30, is wanted for rape, kidnapping and other charges in the rape of a 15-year-old girl. (Photo Via Gwinnett Police Department)

SNELLVILLE, GA — Gwinnett police are searching for a Snellville man they say raped and sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl at his home.

Police are asking for the public's help in locating Akeem Alleyne, 30, who is accused of kidnapping, rape, aggravated child molestation and aggravated child molestation by sodomy, according to a news release from police.

The teen's mother went to police shortly after midnight Wednesday and said that her daughter had been assaulted, the release said. Police said the girl called a friend a few hours prior to say she was raped Tuesday.

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Gwinnett police ask anyone with information to call detectives at (770) 513-5300, or Crime Stoppers at (404) 577-8477.

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