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Recent Incidents:  Around Henderson Road & Tucker

The following is a brief summary and consolidated view of crime related  incidents/observations reported by area neighbors and through various neighborhood watch and civic association email lists.

 

The purpose for sharing this information is to raise awareness of what is happening within a few miles of Henderson Road and Tucker/DeKalb.  This information gives us more insight into how burglars operate and what to look out for as homeowners/neighbors.

 

Credit/Sources include:  Henderson Road Neighborhood, Briarcliff Commons, North Briarcliff Civic Association, Woods of Henderson Neighborhood Watch, Tucker Notices Yahoo group, Winding Woods Neighborhood Watch, Glynbrook Neighborhood Watch, Shenandoah Valley Yahoo group, Regal Forest Neighborhood Watch.


 

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Community Notices from DeKalb Police Dept. - Center/Tucker Precincts:

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Miscellaneous topics:

 

What is the 411 on 311?

Crime View Web -- Update

  • Neighborhood Watch Groups with current certification status through the DeKalb County Police Department may request a quarterly "Crime Update" report through their Precinct's Public Education Specialist.  In recent correspondence and conversations with the Center Precinct and North Precinct specialists, they've mentioned the availability of a new tool named Crime View Web.  More details are to be provided by the Precinct contacts.  Update from Center Precinct (7/1/08):  The tool is scheduled to go online tentatively late 2008.   Example sites are:  http://vinton.va.crimeviewcommunity.com and http://mapping.arjis.org  (Source:  Shenandoahvalley Yahoo Group, and Regal Forest Neighborhood Watch)

Door to Door Sales - Details about Permits and Ordinance

Permits are issued through the DeKalb Police Department and must be visible on the sales person.  The official permit includes the following:

  • Permit number at the top
  • The words "Door to Door Sales"
  • Sales person's picture is on the left
  • Sales person's name and company name
  • Date issued and expiration date
  • DeKalb Police Chief Bolton's name and signature
  • DeKalb County seal is in background

Visit Municode.com and "Chapter 15 Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations" / "Article VII. Peddlers, Door-to-Door Sales and Similar Occupations"

Source:  Researched by Jenni with DeKalb County Police Dept., October 2007


Incidents Observed by Neighbors:

 
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Date Occurred Location Incident Summary

8/31/08

11:45AM

NEW

Flowers Road /

Mercer University Drive

Thefts from carports:

"We just called the police due to two young black males stealing gas cans out of neighbors carports and on the sides of the houses. My husband managed to take two pictures of them before they realized they were getting their pictures taken. They ran into the Park Point North apartments off of Flowers Rd and Mercer University Drive. The police are on their way out right now." ... "It's a shame but once we uploaded the pictures we realized that we did not get a face shot of either one. My husband was driving, they were walking. The male has a goatee and a mustache. My husband got a really good look at him before they started running." ..."  The police showed up very fast for something this minor. From the time my husband called me as he was leaving our house to tell me he saw someone coming out of our neighbor's carport to the police knocking on our door was about 15 minutes. We handed the officer an 8X11 copy of both pictures. I have no idea if they were caught or if there was a car waiting.  I did go ahead and send an email to the apartment manager via the contact form on their website to let them know of the situation ..."  (Source:  Tucker Notices Yahoo Group)

8/23/08

PM

NEW

Northlake Mall

- Mall Kiosk Owner Closes Store After Robbery

- DeKalb Police Search for Northlake Mall Robbery Suspects

- Police Capture Suspect in Northlake Mall Robbery

Click here for TV story (and click on sidebar stories)

See 7/22/08 entry also.

8/20/08

Landeau Circle

(off Midvale Road)

My neighbor on Landeau Circle had lawn equipment stole today. She stepped in for a break and left equipment in yard. When she returned her edger,weed-eater and blower were gone.  (Source:  Tucker Notices Yahoo Group)

7/26/08

AM

Bolero Pass

(off Henderson Mill Road)

Auto break-in and theft

"Our automobiles parked in the garage were broken into last night. We have been leaving the garage door cracked about two feet up to give the dog easy access in and out...someone used the crack to roll under the garage door and rifle through the unlocked cars.  Our primary losses include a briefcase, corporate credit card, laptop computer, and mobile gps unit. The few tools and yard equipment in the garage were left untouched.  We've called the police and are filing an incident report.  Please alert the neighborhood. There are folks out there looking for opportunities to steal. We, unfortunately, had gotten a little complacent in our normally safe haven and provided them with one."  (Source:  Woods of Henderson  Neighborhood Watch)

7/22/08

11 AM 

Northlake Mall DeKalb Police Seek Help in Nabbing Jewelry Thieves  Click here for TV story

7/7/08

AM

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.

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

6/28/08

10PM

Briarcliff Commons

(Henderson Mill Road & Briarcliff Road)

Homeowner reports the following incident:
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.

Mid-June

 

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)

6/11/08

after 3 PM

 

Laurelgate Drive

(off LaVista Road near Frazier Rd.)

Initial and follow up TV news media coverage:

 

- Duct Taped To Chair, Mom Hops For Help

- Suspects Sought in Home Invasion

- Man Arrested In Connection With Violent Home Invasion  Radio story, TV story  7/8/08

5/28/08

2 AM

 

 

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)

5/13/08

PM

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)

5/12/08

Late AM

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)

5/9/08

2 PM

 

Lake Flair Road

(near Shallowford & Briarcliff Roads

Home break-in:

"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)

5/7/08

PM

 

 

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)

5/3/08

AM

 

 

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)

4/30/08

AM

Northlake Parkway & Lavista Road Person Killed Outside Waffle House.  Click here for TV news story.

4/15/08

9:30am-12:30pm

Greystone Circle/Cove

(Evans Road/Henderson Mill Rd)

Home Break In / Burglary

 

"... 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:

  • A person walking their dog saw something suspicious and called the police;
  • 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;
  • 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);
  • They broke in through the rear sliding glass door.  They were able to get it unlocked with a tool;
  • 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;
  • No one was home at the time of the burglary;
  • The stolen items were recovered in the trunk of their car and some items were hidden in the woods next to the parking lot;
  • 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)

4/14/08

AM

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)

4/8/08

10:45am

Bolero Drive

(located off Henderson Mill Rd)

Home Break In/ Burglary reported and Note from Homeowner:
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)

4/8/08

Noon

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)

4/5/08

AM

Alton Road even addresses

(between David Rd/Embry Circle)

Auto break-ins:

 " ... 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)

3/25/08

7:00 PM

 

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)

3/12/08

Daytime

Embry Hills Drive

(located off Embry Circle)

 

"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)

3/2/08 PM-

3/3/08 AM

 

 

Belingham Drive/Varner Drive

(near Briarcliff Road/

Henderson Mill Road)

 

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.)

2/26/08

Daytime

 

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.)
2/20/08

 

Mercedes Drive

(near Oak Grove Road/

Briarcliff Road)

DeKalb Police Arrest Teens In Lakeside Burglary

2/4/08

4:15pm

 

Prestwick Drive area

(off Henderson Road)

Mailbox vandalized.

"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.)

1/14/08

Morning

Melinda Court

(near intersection of Shallowford/Briarcliff Roads)

Attempted break-in
"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)

1/22/08

Morning

 

Prestwick Drive

(off Henderson Road)

Attempted break-in
"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.)

12/31/07

2:30am

Midvale Road/Norwich

Mailbox vandalized with in cinerary device.

"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)

12/10/07

Evening

Embry Circle

(located off Henderson Mill Rd)

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)

12/7/07

7:30am

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church

(Lavista Road)

Car break-in reported.
"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)

12/4

-12/5/07

between 10pm  & 6am

Bonaparte Drive

(off Chamblee Tucker)

Car stolen.  The following email was forwarded by neighbor Phil C.
"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)

12/5/07

 

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)

11/27/07

LaVista Road in Tucker

(near Henderson Road and

Brockett Road)

"Realtors Warned After Sexual Attack"

Click here for news story.

November 2007

Wal Mart The following email was forwarded by neighbor Phil C.

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.

11/13/07

10:30am

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)

11/13/07

1:30 pm

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).&