Suspect Caught on Video Stealing Pizza, Pushing Atlanta Restaurant Worker

Atlanta police seek public's help identifying the suspect in the incident.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Atlanta Police Department's Robbery Unit is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who was caught on video taking a pizza from an Atlanta restaurant and pushing an employee who tried to stop him from leaving.

Why it matters

Incidents of theft and violence against restaurant workers have become more common in recent years, raising concerns about worker safety and the need for improved security measures in the food service industry.

The details

Surveillance footage shows the suspect going behind the counter of the restaurant on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and taking a pizza. When an employee tried to stop him from leaving, the suspect pushed the worker.

  • The incident occurred on Wednesday at the restaurant located at 2457 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW.

The players

Atlanta Police Department's Robbery Unit

The investigative division of the Atlanta Police Department that is leading the search for the suspect.

Atlanta restaurant employee

The worker who tried to stop the suspect from taking the pizza and was pushed.

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What’s next

The Atlanta Police Department is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the suspect.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the growing problem of theft and violence against restaurant workers, underscoring the need for improved security measures and stronger protections for food service employees.