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Midtown attack victim says threatening voicemail has her fearing for her safety
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Ashlyn Webb , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The suspect, Phelan Thorpe, allegedly stole her phone and used it to leave a threatening voicemail, demanding $600 through Cash App and claiming to know her address. A woman who was attacked in broad daylight says she still does not feel safe after the suspect was arrested.
A woman who was attacked in broad daylight says she still does not feel safe after the suspect was arrested. The suspect, Phelan Thorpe, allegedly stole her phone and used it to leave a threatening voicemail, demanding $600 through Cash App and claiming to know her address.
The woman, Amaris Coleman, has spoken about the ordeal and its ongoing impact on her. Further details about the incident and the suspect's arrest are available.
The arrest of Thorpe followed a confrontation with police, during which he threatened to shoot officers and later crashed a police cruiser into a tanker.
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Category: safety Published: October 8, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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