Dunwoody police searching for rape suspect they say poses as priest, lures women at bus stops

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody Police are searching for a man wanted for rape that they say lures women by telling them he is a priest.

Police said the man, identified as 46-year-old Marco Johnson, will pull his car up beside women walking or waiting at bus stops, then gains their confidence by telling them he’s a priest of the EFY religion and a spiritual leader.

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Johnson then offers the women a ride, and brings them to an apartment in Dunwoody. Police said he then beats the women and sexually assaults them.

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Police didn’t say how many victims Johnson has assaulted. He’s typically seen in the Chamblee, Doraville and Dunwoody areas.

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Police described his car as a black Toyota Camry with Georgia tag CCQ3983.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators by calling 678-382-6925 or clicking here.

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