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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
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Pinky Cole says Bentley stolen outside new restaurant stripped for parts
The Brief Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole says people in the community have helped her find parts of her car after it was stolen over the weekend. The theft happened just as Cole opened her new sandwich shop in Atlanta's West End neighborhood. Cole also said that she has received other tips that she is looking into to try and find the missing car and other items. ATLANTA - Atlanta restaurateur Pinky Cole says she's received some new leads after her black Bentley Bentayga was stolen while she was celebrating the opening of her new sandwich shop in the city. Cole said she had just got the car back from the mechanic a day before the theft happened. The backstory The theft happened on Sunday outside her new shop, Voagies, which serves vegan hoagies, on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard. According to Cole, customers were lined up waiting to order when three men rode into the area on scooters, jumped into her car, and took off. The Slutty Vegan founder shared a video on Instagram showing the scene outside Voagies shortly after the incident. The scooters believed to have been used by the suspects were left on the ground, while bystanders looked on. Cole said that police were contacted and asked followers to let her know if they'd seen the car. What we know On Monday, Cole shared an update, saying that her followers helped reunite her with some of her stolen items. According to Cole, she was sent a video of her car stripped for parts. "I got so many DMs and so many tips," she said. The restaurateur shared pictures showing pieces of a vehicle spread out in a grassy area. "All of my stuff was spread out in the middle of the street," she said. She said that the person who found the pieces of the vehicle was able to retrieve her passport and card book, but other items - including her laptop and bookbag - remain missing. Cole said she didn't think that this was a targeted theft. "It wasn't personal. They just wanted a vehicle to sell," she said. What they're saying Cole also said that she has received other tips that she is looking into to try and find the missing car and other items. "If you are listening to this, and you stole my car, you can't go really far with this vehicle because the whole Atlanta is talking about this right now," she said. She asked the suspected thieves to drop the car somewhere and contact her anonymously via social media. What's next The Atlanta Police Department is reportedly investigating the theft. OTHER PINKY COLE STORIES Bar Vegan closing in Ponce City Market after 4 years Pinky Cole, Morris Brown College announce surprises for Mays High School students
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
New photo released of unknown woman found shot to death near Atlanta cemetery
The Brief Police released a photo of the woman at a local store, wearing a distinctive Tommy Hilfiger hooded sweatshirt and other identifiable clothing. The woman was found shot to death near Crest Lawn Memorial Park, with tattoos including an eye on her right wrist and a treble clef on her left wrist. Authorities are seeking public assistance through Crime Stoppers Atlanta, offering a reward for information leading to identification. ATLANTA - The search for the identity of the woman found dead in the woods near an Atlanta cemetery continues as police now release a photo showing the woman at a local store. The woman, believed to be between 20 and 30 years of age, was found shot to death on Easter Sunday just before 6 p.m. in the 2000 block of Marietta Boulevard NW near Crest Lawn Memorial Park. SEE ALSO: Unknown woman found shot to death at Atlanta cemetery, employees react What we know The newly released photo shows the woman at an undisclosed store. The woman was wearing a distinctive green, white, black, and red Tommy Hilfiger hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, gray and pink striped slide sandals, and black socks. In the photo, the woman is seen with dark brown or black hair which goes just past the shoulders. The backstory Authorities said officers were called to the area after reports of an unresponsive person and found a woman who had been shot multiple times. Medical personnel pronounced the woman dead at the scene. Police released three images of her tattoos on Monday in an attempt to identify her. Investigators say the woman has an eye tattoo on her right wrist, a treble clef and music note on her left wrist, and a bird and flower on her left thigh. What we don't know Police did not disclose where the new image was taken or at what time. What you can do The investigation remains active, and police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta anonymously. Tips can be submitted by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477), visiting or texting CSA and the tip to CRIMES (274637). Tipsters may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000. The Source The Atlanta Police Department provided the images and details for this story.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
No one shot at 404 Day Festival at Underground Atlanta, police confirm
ATLANTA - Despite some commotion and a social media post that suggested shots had been fired, Atlanta police confirmed they received no reports of a person shot at the 404 Day Festival planned at Underground Atlanta. What we know The celebration of all things Atlanta continues without a hitch after Atlanta police refuted a rumor that there had been a shooting at 404 Day Weekend Festival 2025 at Underground Atlanta on Saturday. The day started off with an inaugural parade through downtown Atlanta. FOX 5 Atlanta cameras captured the floats, bands and cheerleaders marching their way down Peachtree Street. It ended at Underground Atlanta for a family-friendly event honoring Atlanta's unique culture. There was food, live performances and vendors. There were so many eager attendees that the event, which was slated to run from noon to 8 p.m., shut down earlier than expected. What's next 404 Day Beats on the Beltline will continue to run tonight until 10 p.m. at Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark. Remember, 404 Day festivities don't end until Sunday. At noon, there's a free Celebrity & Influencer Softball Game planned at Center Parc Stadium. There will be food trucks, giveaways and DJs. Looking for other plans, freebies or discounts this weekend? Check out FOX 5 Atlanta's list of events here. The Source The Atlanta Police Department confirmed no one had been shot during the 404 Day Weekend Festival 2025 at Underground Atlanta, despite rumors and commotion. An event organizer who spoke to FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Joi Dukes confirmed the event's early ending.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Yahoo
Surveillance video shows suspect holding up Shell Gas Station in NW Atlanta
The Atlanta Police Department released new surveillance video hoping someone recognizes a man who robbed a Shell Gas Station on Wednesday. Police say on March 19 at 7:23 a.m., officers responded to the Shell Gas Station on 902 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway in northwest Atlanta for a business robbery. When they arrived, they spoke to the person who called 911 who stated an unidentified man entered the store, showed a gun and demanded money. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The suspect ended up leaving the store with around $3,500 in cash before leaving the scene on foot. Officials say the man was last seen going southbound on Lindsay Street NW. The suspect is a black man with a slight limp, wearing a black jacket, black pants, and black shoes with a black ski mask. TRENDING STORIES: Atlanta-area rapper pleads guilty to bringing stolen loaded 'machinegun' into hospital labor unit Docuseries about Atlanta's 'Magic City' strip club to premiere this summer At least 3 killed, 14 injured in mass shooting at New Mexico park Anyone with information on this case can submit a tip anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online at or by texting CSGA and the tip to CRIMES (738477). [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man wanted in shooting of 16-year-old boy in northwest Atlanta
The Brief Atlanta Police are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in the shooting of a 16-year-old boy in northwest Atlanta on February 24, 2025. Investigators have released surveillance images and video of the suspect and are encouraging anyone with information to submit tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers Atlanta. The victim was found alert and conscious with a gunshot wound and transported to a hospital; the motive and the teen's condition remain unknown. ATLANTA - Atlanta Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect connected to the shooting of a 16-year-old boy in northwest Atlanta last month. SEE ALSO: 16-year-old shot at NW Atlanta gas station, no suspect arrested What we know According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers were flagged down around 8:08 p.m. on February 24 near 1820 Hollywood Road NW in reference to a person shot. Upon arrival, officers found the teen suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. Police said the victim was alert, conscious and breathing when he was transported to a local hospital by ambulance. On Thursday, investigators released image of a person captured on surveillance video. Detectives from the department's Aggravated Assault Unit responded to the scene and are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. What we don't know The name and condition of the teen have not been released. A motive behind the shooting was not immediately known. Authorities continue the search for the person seen in the images. What you can do Anyone with information on this case can submit a tip anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online at or by texting CSGA and the tip to CRIMES (738477). Persons do not have to give their name or any identifying information to be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000. The Source The Atlanta Police Department provided the details and images for this article.
