SAVANNAH, Ga. — The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for a chemical attack on a woman in Savannah’s historic Forsyth Park last week.
The aggravated assault occurred about 8:15 p.m. Dec. 10 near the intersection of West Walburg Street and Whitaker Street, according to authorities. Savannah police said the victim was walking in the park when a man approached her and poured a chemical substance on her. The attacker was not known to the victim.
FBI Atlanta announced the reward Monday as the investigation continues in coordination with the Savannah Police Department.
Investigators have also established a digital tip line to allow members of the public to submit photos or video that could assist the case. Tips and digital evidence can be uploaded at https://www.fbi.gov/forsythparkattack.
The FBI Savannah Resident Agency is assisting with the investigation, while Savannah police remain the lead agency.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI’s toll-free tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov. Tips may also be reported to Savannah Area Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020
