Dine and dasher assaults bartender at popular midtown restaurant, police say

Atlanta police are searching for a customer they say left a restaurant without paying and assaulting a worker.

The assault happened Tuesday night at Nova II Sushi Bar and Asian Bistro.

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Officers said they were called to the restaurant on West Peachtree Street around 10 p.m. A bartender told police that he confronted a customer who left without paying their bill.

The suspect then assaulted the bartender, whose face was bruised, according to police.

Investigators released photos of the man they are searching for. They said anyone who recognizes the suspect can contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-9477.

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