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Date Occurred |
Location |
Incident Summary |
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7/7/08
AM
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Bolero Drive
(off Henderson Mill Road) |
"Our home at [#] Bolero Drive was broken
into this morning (Monday 7 July) around 8:40 am. Nothing was taken,
but our back door and locks were destroyed. |
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Details:
This morning, [homeowners] were packing the kids up for
their respective camps and walking around our two cars in the driveway
when two teenaged boys walked past our driveway, heading out of
the development. We wouldn't have thought much of it, except they
seemed to be taking great interest in our activity and [homeowner]
noticed that they were sitting on the side steps of the middle school
as we drove away at 8:30 am. At 8:45 am, [homeowner] got a call from
our alarm company, saying that our house alarm had been triggered. We
called [our neighbors] and asked them to keep an eye out for these two
boys that we'd seen earlier. Unfortunately, the police did not arrive
at our house until 9:05 am, a full 20 minutes after the alarm system
call. The officers secured the perimeter and discovered that our back
door had been kicked in and was ajar. Fortunately, it does not appear
that the intruder(s) made it into the house, as the
alarm was triggered instantly. Although there were several electronic
items in the room to which they tried to gain access, these items were
undisturbed. The intruder(s) ended up walking
through the mud in our backyard, leaving muddy footprints on the door,
but not inside the house, providing additional evidence that they did
not enter the house. The police confirmed that the
intruders were not inside the house at the time of their investigation
some 20-30 min after the initial alarm signal.
However, the door was kicked with such force that the "unkickable" deadbolt
lock was shattered, with pieces both in and outside of the house, and
the glass frame of the door was bent. We were surprised at the
boldness of this action, as both [our two immediate neighbors) were at
home at the time of the break-in. The intruder(s) entered our back
yard through our side
gate. The door that they kicked in is situated in a way that
it cannot be seen easily from either immediate neighbor's yards.
Thus, the intruder(s) were at least savvy enough to try to enter our
house through the most secluded point. We do have an alarm system
sign in the front yard and stickers on multiple doors and windows,
including on the door that was kicked in. That was not enough of a
deterrent, obviously.
We wanted to alert everyone to this incident ... We were suspicious of
these two young boys initially and we are pretty sure that they are
the ones that kicked the door in, since it happened within 15 minutes
of our departure. ... (from
email of Source: Woods of Henderson Neighborhood Watch)
To respect privacy, I've removed the homeowners' names and street
number. - Jenni |
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6/28/08
10PM
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Briarcliff Commons
(Henderson Mill Road & Briarcliff
Road) |
Homeowner reports the following incident: |
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On Saturday, June 28th at about 10:00
p.m. my wife and I were out of town and received a call from our
next door neighbor who had personally witnessed a white work van
(with ladder rack but no ladders) park in front of our house in
Briarcliff Commons. Knowing we were out of town she continued to
watch the van and ultimately observe a tall, skinny male
(unfortunately she could not identify race or get a tag number) get
out of the van, retrieve something from the rear compartment, and
walk around the side of our house to a gate area where he spent a
few minutes. She called the police who took the usual 15-20 minutes
to arrive. By that time he noticed her watching him, returned to the
van and left. He never entered the house. Our house has been
previously burglarized (2006) and the van/M.O. were the same. We do
have signs on the locked gate that he approached indicating that we
do have security and that we are armed.
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Mid-June
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Peppermint Drive
(off Henderson Road) |
Homeowners reported tools were stolen from
their garage. It is believed the theft occurred when the garage
door was open. The thieves took the time to retrieve the chargers
from the back of the garage for the tool they took. A police
report was filed. Please be mindful of what you leave in your
carport and keep your garage door closed when you are not around to
keep watch. (Source: Regal Forest Neighborhood Watch) |
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6/11/08
after 3
PM
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Laurelgate Drive
(off LaVista Road near Frazier Rd.) |
Initial and follow up TV news media
coverage:
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Duct Taped To Chair, Mom Hops For Help
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Suspects Sought in Home Invasion
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Man Arrested In Connection
With Violent Home Invasion
Radio story,
TV story
7/8/08 |
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5/28/08
2 AM
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King Arthur Circle
(between Briarcliff Rd./Henderson Mill
Rd.) |
Home Break-In: "[Homeowners] have a
monitored alarm which was triggered when a carport door was breeched.
The alarm company dispatched the DeKalb County police once they spoke
w/ the homeowners on the phone. The police did not arrive until 35
minutes later. Luckily, the perpetrator did not stay in the house or
have a chance to steal anything due to the alarm."
(from
email of Source: Woods of Henderson Neighborhood Watch) |
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5/13/08
PM
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Crestcliff Drive
(between Midvale Rd./
LaVista Roads) |
Auto break-ins: Items were taken
from several unlocked cars (camera, CDs, etc.). Other cars in
the same driveways were locked and were untouched.
"I cannot say it enough, but with summer
coming and the bad economy, it needs to be stressed again. LOCK YOUR
CAR DOORS AND LEAVE NOTHING IN THEM. Not only will you be protecting
your property, but your whole neighborhood. These are crimes of
opportunity, so let's not give them anymore opportunities." (Source: TuckerNoticesYahoo Group, Anne
Lerner, Winding Woods Neighborhood Watch) |
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5/12/08
Late AM
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Regency Drive East
(off Midvale Road) |
Home break-in: While homeowner away,
kitchen window at back of house broken and used as entry point.
Backyard is towards Midvale Road. 32" TV and microwave taken.
Freezer was opened, and frozen chicken removed and left on floor.
Exit made through door. Police were called, and report was filed.
(Source: Jannean B., Empire Square subdivision) |
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5/9/08
2 PM
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Lake Flair Road
(near Shallowford & Briarcliff Roads |
Home break-in: |
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"We want to report
that our home was broken into on Friday, 5/9, around 2:15 pm. No one
was home at that time but a neighbor reported seeing a black SUV or
station wagon parked in the cul-de-sac in front of our house with an
Asian male sitting in the car. She waved at him and he waved back and
then drove off. She went inside and when she came back out about 10
min. later, the same car was seen driving out of our driveway. When I
returned home about an hour later, I could see that someone had pulled
open drawers in the master bedroom. Upon further search, I saw that
access to the house was gained by forcing open a sliding glass door
that opens off the bedroom. A laptop, a jar containing coins and a few
pieces of jewelry were taken. Police were called."
(Source: NBCA Watch)
Also - Tuesday
afternoon, May 6, Melinda Drive. Access through the basement.
Electronic items stolen. Two resident dogs did not deter the
perpetrators. (Source: NBCA Watch) |
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5/7/08
PM
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Northlake Creek Drive/Northlake Creek Court
(off Henderson Road) |
Two car break ins: Change was taken
from Ford truck (Drive location). GPS Magellan Navigation System
stolen from Ford car parked in driveway (Court location). Homeowner
thought car was locked, but there is no sign of other means of access
made to car. (Source:
Jack G., area homeowner) |
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5/3/08
AM
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Townley Circle (block)
Evans Woods Dr./Evans Dale Circle
(off Evans Road) |
Auto theft: Evansdale neighborhood
reports Honda Pilot stolen from driveway (block). Car had been left
unlocked. Auto break in: Owner of Honda Odyssey reports
finding auto glove box open, items shifted around, but nothing missing
and that maybe individual(s) were looking for car keys.
(Source: Nottaway Neighborhood Watch) |
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4/30/08
AM
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Northlake Parkway & Lavista Road |
Person Killed Outside Waffle House.
Click
here for TV news story. |
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4/15/08
9:30am-12:30pm
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Greystone Circle/Cove
(Evans Road/Henderson Mill Rd) |
Home Break In / Burglary |
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"... 3 teenaged boys broke into the [home at Greystone Cove North].
Fortunately, no one was home at the time. Several small items like
games, DVDs, toys, etc. were taken in bags. Two people saw the 3 boys
in transit and called police who responded in force including bringing
in a helicopter. The police pursued the boys and caught two
immediately and apprehended the third around 1:00 PM. One of the boys
lived in Lake Louise Apartments. The stolen merchandise was found in
a car parked in the apartments. The [homeowners] said their rear
sliding door was broken into. They had not turned on their alarm
system and had not placed a stick on the guide rail to prevent the
glass door from opening -- two things [homeowner] said she is going to
do from now on ..."
(Source: Greystone North Neighborhood Watch) To respect
privacy, I've removed the homeowners' names and street number. -
Jenni The following
additional details about the break in were provided by Nestor Y., an area Neighborhood
Watch Coordinator:
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A person walking their dog saw something suspicious and called the
police;
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Three
Black males, ages 17,18 and 19, were caught with the stolen goods at
the Lake Louise Apartments parking lot. It is believed that one of
these guys lives in an apartment in the complex. The police chased
(on foot) and caught two of the guys in the parking lot. The police
found the third guy hiding out in an apartment;
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After
they parked their car in the far corner of the parking lot, near
Evans Road, they walked across the street and entered the
[homeowners'] property through a back gate (which fronts Evans
Road);
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They
broke in through the rear sliding glass door. They were able to get
it unlocked with a tool;
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The
items stolen were electronic gaming toys (such as Playstation), gold
jewelry, cash and small items which can be stuffed into a backpack.
They tried to take a large TV, but decided it was too much trouble;
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No
one was home at the time of the burglary;
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The
stolen items were recovered in the trunk of their car and some items
were hidden in the woods next to the parking lot;
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They
also took car keys for a car which was not in the driveway or
garage. It appears that they were planning to come back at a later
time to take the car;
The police did a great job responding to the call and apprehending
these guys. They even called out the helicopter to search for the
third suspect. Police officers from the North Precinct made the
arrests. They later admitted that since this area is on the border
between the North Precinct and the Tucker Precinct and they don't
patrol it often, they were unfamiliar with the neighborhood.
This is the second major problem we've had with the Lake Louise
Apartments. If you remember about a year ago an off-duty police
officer shot and killed a teenager who broke into his apartment."
(Previous
incident at Lake Louise was 8/3/06 -
click here for TV news coverage.
- Jenni) |
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4/14/08
AM
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Northbrook Drive
(off
Chamblee Tucker Rd./near Henderson Mill Rd.) |
Theft from mailboxes: |
"Here
is another unfortunate neighborhood news item. I got a call Monday
afternoon from a lovely man who lives on Nottaway Court. While walking
his dog, he saw envelopes that had been opened (and contents removed)
tossed by the side of the road. There were a number of pieces of mail,
and two of them happened to be personal correspondences I had written.
I had my return address labels on the two envelopes, and he took the
time to look up my phone number. I had put these two pieces of mail in
my mailbox (Northbrook Drive) on Sunday night, and without thinking I
raised the red flag on my mailbox. Clark Howard says to
never do this, but I wasn't thinking. Apparently someone drove down
Northbrook, opened mailboxes, and removed mail that was in there. He
said that one envelope looked like a tax bill of some kind, and the
check was gone. I have no idea how extensive this theft was, but you
all may want to think back to whether or not you may have had anything
in your mailbox Sunday night or Monday that may have been kept by
these people.
It is sad to know that there are dishonest predators in our gentle
neighborhood. I would encourage everyone to mail letters at a post
office....or at least don't make the mistake I did and raise your red
mailbox flag." (Source: Nottaway Neighborhood Watch) |
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4/8/08
10:45am
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Bolero Drive
(located off Henderson Mill Rd) |
Home Break In/ Burglary reported and Note
from Homeowner: |
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Two African American teenagers/young adults were seen walking behind
the homes on Bolero Drive carrying a 30 inch plus plasma television.
Another homeowner tried to call to them, and they ran into the area of
a nearby apartment community. Police were called. They
responded and walked the trails in the woods between Henderson Middle
and Bolero investigating for any additional evidence.
Update: "Dearest
neighbors - First I wanted to thank each of you from the bottom of my
heart for your overwhelming support and kindness to this event. Many
of you have gone way beyond the call of duty to help with the response
to a neighbor in need. Additionally, I wanted to let you know that
this crime was far greater than we had originally suspected. It turns
out they not only stole the flat screen TV, but approximately $8-10,
000 of other electronics throughout the house. The reason I share
this is that the extent of this crime is far more serious than we
thought and more likely that the youth involved are/were more
deliberate than suspected. Please be aware and watchful.
Hopefully the two youth will be found and prosecuted thanks to all the
efforts of this wonderful neighborhood. Laura"
(from
email of Source: Woods of Henderson Neighborhood Watch) |
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4/8/08
Noon
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Green Rock neighborhood
(located off Evans Road) |
"Home Break In:
DeKalb
Police just left [Allsborough Drive home] warning them to watch out
for someone breaking in to houses on Green Rock Dr. (Off Umberland Dr.
- area behind Allsborough woods on the lake side). They described him
as follows:
Young
white male (on a bike or walking it) cutting through the woods behind
Allsborough Dr. on lake side wearing blue shorts and gray t-shirt.
Please call the police if you see him and alert all our neighbors."
(Source: Berkshire Subdivision) |
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4/5/08
AM
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Alton Road even
addresses
(between David Rd/Embry Circle) |
Auto break-ins: |
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" ... received
a call this morning from residents on the even side of Alton between
David and Embry Circle. Several unlocked cars had been ransacked and
items taken. [Homeowner] noticed that there were a couple of places
where small trees leaned over the wall which would make the backyards
more accessible to anyone from the apartments beyond. [Homeowners]
drove over to the apartments. By a dumpster and one of those Pods
storage units they found at least two distinct trails leading to the
wall. In several places they found wooden pallets which had obviously
found use as ladders to scale the wall. [Homeowner] has reported
all of this to our ICP officers. In addition [homeowner] talked to
the manager of the apartments. She was going to walk down to that
area and look around for herself. She said she would also call the
ICP officers and ask for their help and advice. In addition, she
would see that the pallets were removed and the trees cut. We will
check back with her in a few days.' (from email of Source:
Henderson Estates Neighborhood Watch/Embry Hills Neighborhood Watch) |
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3/25/08
7:00 PM
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Greystone Circle/Cove
(off Evans Road) |
Homeowner reported leaving garage door
open and discovering theft of alcohol beverages from garage refrigerator.
Police contacted. Another homeowner noted similar incident a
month ago. (Source: Greystone North subdivision) |
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3/12/08
Daytime |
Embry Hills Drive
(located off Embry Circle)
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"While walking my dog, a neighbor informed me there was a burglary at
[# removed] Embry Hills Dr about 11:00 AM today. The alert neighbor
saw a young Hispanic male walking through yards close to where the
alarm was going off. The police arrived in 15 minutes, and a
description of the male and direction was rendered. The police got
him." (Source: Embry
Hills Neighborhood Watch) |
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3/2/08
PM-
3/3/08
AM
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Belingham Drive/Varner Drive
(near Briarcliff Road/
Henderson Mill Road)
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Car break-ins:
Homeowner reports her car was ransacked ... after leaving the car
unlocked .. someone went into car and emptied all of the consoles and
compartments ... Police report made. Homeowner received a call
from a neighbor on Varner Drive who found the wallet near her trash
can ... This neighbor also advised that her car was also broken into.
Please keep your cars locked and report any suspicious people you see
walking the neighborhood. (Source: Neighborhood
notice forwarded by Tom D.) |
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2/26/08
Daytime
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Spring Meadow Court
(near Norcross Tucker
Road/Pleasantdale Road) |
"There
were two people (White male & Hispanic male) in a gray Dodge van with
no tag. A neighbor stopped them and asked questions. They said they
repaired the roof. Actually, they had knocked the door almost off the
hinges. They took a computer (tower only), games & CD's, golf clubs,
coats, check book, step ladder,& a Mall gift card. ..." (Source: Neighborhood
notice forwarded by Nestor Y.) |
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2/20/08
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Mercedes
Drive
(near Oak Grove Road/
Briarcliff Road) |
DeKalb Police Arrest Teens In Lakeside Burglary |
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2/4/08
4:15pm
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Prestwick Drive area
(off Henderson Road) |
Mailbox vandalized. |
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"This may seem like a small incident, but it is frustrating. We
live on Prestwick. At 4:15 pm today (Monday) two white male teens with
brown hair knocked our mailbox off the stand. They were driving a 2
tone brown Chevy S-10 probably a 90s model. Tag number starts with
WFY or WVY. They got out of the truck, to pick up the pieces and tried
to drive over it again. Our neighbor yelled at them and they left.
My guess is that ours is not the only mailbox to be smashed."
(Source: Neighborhood
notice forwarded by Pete J.) |
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1/14/08
Morning
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Melinda Court
(near intersection of Shallowford/Briarcliff Roads) |
Attempted break-in |
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"A neighbor on Melinda Court had an attempted break-in today. She
was at home in the shower. A black van pulled into the driveway and
a heavy-set black man banged on her door. She came to the door and
thought something was wrong and told the man she would call the
police. He jumped into the van and blew the horn. Two other men came
from the back of the house. They were trying to enter the house from
other doors. The van sped away. This happened around 10 am."
(Source: Tucker Notices
Yahoo Group)
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1/22/08
Morning
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Prestwick Drive
(off Henderson Road) |
Attempted break-in |
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"We
had an attempted breakin this morning -Tues. Jan . 22. I was
home and two young black men tried to get in my front door.
When they were unable to get in that way they went around to the
back and were able to get into our swimming pool. When they
saw me they turned and ran. I was on the phone with 911.
Their car-a black sedan-was parked facing down my driveway-for a
fast getaway. I was unable to get a look at the license but
the policeman said it was probably stolen. I thankfully was unhurt
but quite shaken. I want the neighborhood to be alert."
(Source: Neighborhood notice forwarded by Pete J.)
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12/31/07
2:30am
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Midvale Road/Norwich |
Mailbox vandalized with in
cinerary device. |
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"On
December 31st around 2:30 a.m., a mailbox on Midvale Road was blown-up
with some form of an in cinerary device. I do not have the exact
address, but the home sits across from Norwich Road. It is for sale
and sits next to the lot that is for sale. A Winding Woods neighbor
was told that if anyone has any information regarding this incident to
please call Det. D.E. Oak #2199 at 770-724-7817 or cell
404-867-2095. That's all we know right now.
(Source: TuckerNoticesYahoo Group, Anne
Lerner, Winding Woods Neighborhood Watch) |
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12/10/07
Evening |
Embry Circle
(located off Henderson Mill Rd)
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Car theft
from residence/Gang Graffiti: Police were called, and the car
after being wrecked was recovered along with its contents.
Homeowners also noticed gang markings on stop signs in neighborhood as
marking on neighbors mailbox next to car theft location. (Source: Embry
Hills Neighborhood Watch) |
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12/7/07
7:30am
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St. Andrews Presbyterian
Church
(Lavista
Road) |
Car
break-in reported. |
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"I had
pulled in to the St. Andrews Church parking lot to bring my daughter
in for pre-school. I literally walked in, took her coat off, hung her
backpack and kissed her goodbye...and came out to a broken driver's
side window. I had left my purse in the car and it was long gone. I do
not know how many of you do the same quick little stops, thinking you
will be safe, but clearly it only takes a minute. Be on the look out,
during the holidays and always. Have a safe one!"
(Source:
TuckerNoticesYahoo Group) |
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12/4
-12/5/07
between
10pm & 6am |
Bonaparte Drive
(off Chamblee Tucker) |
Car
stolen. The
following email was forwarded by neighbor Phil C. |
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"Block
Captains, To be passed along: Please be aware that sometime between
10PM Tuesday night and 6AM on Wednesday morning of this week a car was
stolen from the driveway of Bonaparte Drive - at the corner of Saint
Helena and Bonaparte Drive. Their car was a tan 2001 Camry. If anyone saw anything suspicious that night, please
contact the Tucker police at the non-emergency number. The car was
locked and nothing of high value was in the car. Broken glass was
found in the driveway indicating that a window had probably been
broken. The police received the stolen vehicle report by phone from
owner after he discovered the loss. Please be vigilant for suspicious
vehicles or people in the neighborhood. Thanks, Dale" (Note: For
privacy, I've removed street address, owner full name, and license no, Jenni) |
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12/5/07
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Northlake/Tucker shopping
parking lots |
Scam
artists working area parking lots. - Various reports of same
individual and similar incidents: |
"Neighbors and friends,
I was just approached by a clean-cut man in a black late-model Nissan
Altima with a temporary tag reading Superior in the Northlake Festival
lot near Starbucks. He claimed to be out of gas and trying to get home
to Alpharetta and asked for a couple of bucks. He's very smooth and
convincing, offering to refund the money by mail.
What he didn't realize is that he had already pulled the same routine
on me before Thanksgiving in the Cofer Kroger lot! I actually fell for
it and gave him two dollars that day. This time I told him he had
scammed me before, and he drove away. I filed a police report. Don't
be fooled!"
(Source:
TuckerNoticesYahoo Group) |
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11/27/07
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LaVista Road in Tucker
(near Henderson Road and
Brockett Road) |
"Realtors Warned After
Sexual Attack"
Click here for news story. |
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November 2007
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Wal
Mart |
The
following email was forwarded by neighbor Phil C. |
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Neighbors,
A few
weeks ago, my neighbor on Briarglen Dr.was at Wal Mart shopping. He
was approached by a young man in his 20's, who gave the story that he
had just had surgery and could not lift boxes. He asked my neighbor
who is in his 80's to help him get a box off of the shelf. Well, being
the helpful person he is, my neighbor reached up to get the box and
while doing so, the young man "bumped" him. Later on, my neighbor
discovered his wallet missing which had in it his credit cards, bank
receipts, and a large sum of cash as he had just made a bank
withdrawal.
Long
and short of the story, this jerk targeted my elderly neighbor and
took advantage of his kindness and helpfulness. Wal Mart was very
helpful in looking with the police at surveillance video, but could
not get a real clear front picture of the guy. My neighbor has been
concerned and distressed ever since that the guy who took his wallet
also has his banking info and home address.
Please
remember to call the police on suspicious persons, especially this
time of year. We are near Briarglen Ct. and I certainly hope this
person was not looking for my neighbor's house. After the initial
incident, tried to console my neighbor and tell him that most crooks
are opportunists and take the quick and easy way to steal something
and most would not "follow up" with a break in at a person's home. He
expressed this concern to the police numerous times and the told him
to make sure all of his neighbors are aware and keep an eye out on his
home. We all need to be very watchful of each other. Who knows this
day and time what these guys will do. |
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11/13/07
10:30am
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Townley Circle
(off Evans Road) |
See email below.
(Source:
Email forwarded by Henderson Road neighbor
Pete J. and neighbor Phil C.) |
"There
was a very suspicious car driving slowly around Townley Circle today
around 10:25 am. It was an older Chevy Blazer (around 93'), red, with
two dark skinned Hispanic males. The car needed a new fan belt as it
squealed. They were going about 5-10 mph looking at all the homes. I
drove around the neighborhood about 15 minutes later to see if they
were working at someone's home and did not see them. I didn't get the
tag number. But, if something funny happens over the next few weeks,
keep this in mind. I've heard crimes go up before the holidays as
people are
trying to get money for presents and also they know people will be out
of town for Turkey day and Christmas." (Nestor Young,
Neighborhood Crime Watch Coordinator) |
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11/13/07
1:30 pm
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Terramar Court
(cul-de-sac street between Chamblee Tucker Road
and Gladney Drive) |
See email below.
(Source:
Email forwarded by Henderson Road neighbor
Pete J. and neighbor Phil C.) |
"A
house on Terramar Court (a cul de sac street between Chamblee Tucker
and Gladney Drive) was targeted to be burglarized today. An alert
neighbor saw what was happening and went outside with a cell phone to
call the police. The neighbor got a complete description of the
perpetrators and their vehicle. This happened today (Tuesday,
November 13) at 1:33 p.m. Here are the details:
The home had the garage door open and no cars parked inside or in the
driveway. The garage door does not face the street and was left open
for a reason. The home owners were not at home at the time. The
perpetrators drove into the cul de sac slowly looking for
opportunities. One of the males got out of the car and walked up the
driveway to scope out the situation. The vehicle then backed into the
driveway up close to the house. This is when the neighbor came out
with his cell phone. When they saw him coming they left in a hurry.
The neighbor got the following information:
Vehicle: Tan 1997 Ford Explorer
GA Tag: AFN 8373 (The police said the car is registered to a 39
year old male living in Roswell. The car is not reported stolen.)
Perpetrators: (believed to be juveniles) one White male; one Black
male with dread locks; one Hispanic male with thin beard. There was
also a driver but no description was provided.
It is believed that these burglars maybe targeting our neighborhood.
Last week a house on Bloxom Court was burglarized (Bloxom Court is the
next block over from Terramar Court). The items stolen, such as
liquor, appear to be consistent with burglaries committed by
juveniles, according to the police. Fingerprints were lifted from
this crime scene.
Please keep a lookout for this vehicle and if you see it on your
street report it to the police immediately." (Nestor
Young, Neighborhood Crime Watch Coordinator) |
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11/13/07 |
Hambersham Subdivision
(located off Chamblee Tucker Road, near
Embry Hills Shopping Center) |
See email below.
(Source:
TuckerNoticesYahoo Group) |
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"Yesterday (13
November 2007) one of our neighbors on Bloxham Court, came home from
vacation to find they had been broken into sometime within this past
week.
The assailant(s) entered through a downstairs window (wooded area at
the back of their house), breaking through the double-pained glass
(not easily done!). They (presumed plural, but unknown) went through
the house, rifling drawers and closets everywhere. Ended-up stealing a
small safe containing the homeowner's fine jewelry (including
engagement ring, etc.) and small, easily sold/pawned, quick-cash
items. They went though, but left behind prescription medications
and consumed while there, a half bottle of cognac.
Quite obviously this was pull-off by inexperienced burglars, most
likely youth/teenagers. The police were able to obtain several, very
well defined finger prints. It is also presumed by their thoroughness,
this/these assailant(s) knew the owners were not there and weren't
coming home anytime soon.
Obviously we are in 'this' season once again. This type of activity
always seems to elevate just before the holidays. Please make an extra
effort to take care of your own property. Lock your doors/windows,
cars and garages everyday. Be sure your homes are secure and
especially, when you are driving through the neighborhood, keep an eye
out for suspicious activity. There was another report I
heard last night, of a woman/girl knocking on peoples' doors this past
weekend, asking if they needed their gutters cleaned. It is
recommended that you kindly advise them that there is NO door-to-door
soliciting in your neighborhood (without a county issued permit) and
that you will be calling the police to advise of their activity. This
very well could have been legitimate, but also could very well
be someone casing the neighborhood. Strange vehicles and/or
pedestrians going though the neighborhood need to be observed and
noted (description, time & date). We all need to watch-out for our own
families, but also for each other.
Be safe, remain alert and have a Happy Thanksgiving!"
Mac McElroy
Nottaway Neighborhood Watch |
|
11/12/07
Afternoon
|
Alton Road
(between Chamblee Tucker Rd. and Mercer
Univ. Drive) |
Mail Theft Alert: "I wanted to alert you that
I believe we had mail stolen from our mailbox today. I wasn't sure
whether mail would be delivered (Veterans Day) but I put it out at
around noon. I ran some errands during the day, and got home around
4:00. I saw that the flag was still up on the mailbox, so at around 5
pm I went out to bring it into the house, not wanting to leave it out
overnight. The mail was gone. I've called 911 and am waiting for a
call-back so I can give a report. Please pass this on in the event
that someone else made the same (dumb) mistake that I did."
(Source: Neighborhood email from Pat S.) |
|
10/31/07 |
Lakeside
High area
(Briarcliff Road area) |
It is being reported that a burglary suspect was
arrested Wednesday in a
subdivision off Pangborn Road. According to the police, "This subject
will
clear most of the burglaries around Lakeside High for the last 2
months. He
is a white /male 20 years old, lives with his parents off Oakgrove
Road."
(not in Sagamore Hills) So far they have 6 burglaries involving him.
(Source: Sagamore Hills Hotline) |
|
10/8/07
|
Henderson Road
(between Henderson Way and Cardinal Drive) |
Homeowner reports: Our front door was kicked
in. The thief only took what they could carry (Camcorder, Digital
camera, photo docking station/printer and some prescription
medication.) I feel certain these incidents are related [to
recent traveling magazine sales crew]. |
|
10/8/07
|
Neighborhoods along
Evans Road, Midvale Road, Henderson Road,
Fellowship/Idlewood Roads
|
Traveling magazine sales crew in Tucker area:
Click here for hendersonroad.com notice.
Report of black male, 5'3", wearing a white shirt
and maroon tie attempting door to door sales of magazines.
DeKalb Police responded and checked id. He didn't have a permit
for door to door sales which is against county ordinance. It's
reported the officer warned/asked him not to continue sales. Another
incident occurred with young, black female meeting homeowner at end of
driveway. (Source:
TuckerNoticesYahoo Group) |
