Arrest update: On February 5, 2026, Kwame Shabazz was taken into custody by the Gwinnett County Police Department. He has been extradited to the Atlanta Police Department and is awaiting transfer to the Fulton County Jail.

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Previously released...

On February 5, 2026, the Atlanta Police Department held a press conference requesting the public's assistance locating sexual assault suspect Kwame Shabazz. Speaking at the press conference was Major Crimes Section commander Captain Germain Dearlove and Special Victim's Unit commander Lieutenant Rodney Crosby. Please see the press conference linked below.

Press Conference: https://www.facebook.com/reel/829770000095060/

Please see the below PowerPoint presentation and video that were shared at the press conference. 

Press Conference PowerPoint

Press Conference Video

Investigators are asking for anyone with information on Kwame Shabazz to submit a tip to Crime Stoppers.

Persons do not have to give their name or any identifying information to be eligible for the reward of up to $5,000 for the arrest and indictment of the suspect. Tips can be submitted anonymously in the following ways:

• Call the CSGA tip line at 404-577-8477
• Visit www.stopcrimeatl.org
• Use the P3 Tips app
• Text CSGA to 738477

Previously released information on this case. 

Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department’s Special Victim's Unit are seeking the public's assistance identifying the suspects seen below. 

Preliminary information: On January 22, 2026, officers investigated a report of a sexual assault on Cosmopolitan Dr. NE.

Suspect Video: SVU – Cosmopolitan Dr. NE – Suspect Video - 260221782.mp4

Suspect Sketch: SVU – Cosmopolitan Dr. NE – Suspect Sketch - 260221782.png

Suspect Photo: SVU – Cosmopolitan Dr. NE – Suspect Photo - 260221782.png

Tips can be submitted anonymously in the following ways:

• Call the CSGA tip line at 404-577-8477
• Visit www.stopcrimeatl.org
• Use the P3 Tips app
• Text CSGA to 738477