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Current Security Alerts
This page contains security alert that directly affect the Morningside, Lenox Park, and Johnson Estates neighborhoods. It also contains alerts from adjoining and nearby neighborhoods.
Being able to provide descriptions of perpetrators and being able to recognize them is important. For your own safety and to help the APD, visit the APD's most wanted pages regularly:
http://atlantapd.org/wanted/
Alerts From Morningside
If you see any suspicious activity or need to report a crime you must call 911 first.
10/15, Wed., 12-7 AM. A 1996 Villager was stolen from the Greystone Park cul-de-sac off of Piedmont. An unlocked 2002 Odyssey was parked next to it. About $5 in change was taken from it. The Villager was found later that afternoon on Monroe near Boulevard. Basically all the minivan's contents were stolen.
10/15, Wed., 12-7 AM. A laptop computer was taken from an unlocked car in a driveway on W. Sussex near Wildwood.
10/12, Sun. night. Thieves stole a cell phone and CD player from a car parked in a driveway on Cumberland Circle NE. They left the passenger and rear door slightly open to avoid attention by slamming them.
10/8, Wed., night. A home on Hillpine Drive was burglarized. Stragglers have been noticed walking up and down the street throughout the day and night.
9/22, Mon. While on duty for MSP, Officer Stapler apprehended a subject on a bicycle who had stolen dry cleaning that had been delivered to a home on Reeder Circle. APD and the Patrol are trying to determine if the theft has any relation to a possible incident on Wildwood Rd.
7/30, Wed. evening. Suspicious green sedan reported on Wildwood. Partial tag # QF.
7/28, Sun.-Mon., late PM-early AM. Seven vehicles along Windemere were broken into. Change and CDs were among the items stolen. A bag of golf clubs was not taken. The persons responsible were clearly looking for easy-carry items.
7/3, Thurs., afternoon. Garden tools taken from a garage on Sherwood.
June-July, ongoing. Graffiti on the new playground improvements to Sydney Marcus Park. At one point vigilant neighbors spotted teenagers spray-painting the new stone and equipment. They made their getaway in a van. Directed patrols were ordered for the area.
6/19, Thurs, late PM-early AM. Anti-Semitic graffiti was spray painted on the walls of Keshet pre-school. Officer Stewart and a Sergeant came to take the report. It will be forwarded to the appropriate federal authorities. The officer remarked that he could not recall seeing anti-Semitic graffiti in our area before this.
6/17, Tues., 11 PM. A white male, with blonde hair and a thin moustache was seen on Mifflin, Sussex, and Plymouth with a knife and a hammer. He attempted to bum a cigarette from a driver and then steal the car by threatening the driver with a knife. The driver sped away and called the police. A car on Plymouth was found with its window smashed.
Alerts From Virginia Highland
If you see any suspicious activity or need to report a crime you must call 911 first.
10/2, Thurs. 1:15 AM. A car was stolen from a home on St. Charles between N. Highland and Ponce Pl. A neighbor witnessed the car being loaded onto a flatbed tow truck and taken away. It was a red International brand truck with no markings except for the number 5 on the side. Partial tag # 6226. The driver was a black male, around 5'10", close-cropped hair, stocky build, in his 40s or 50s. The witness, out walking her dog, became suspicious when she noticed broken glass where the car had been. When challenged, the man claimed he was repossessing the car but he was unable to offer any documentation. He sped away, running a red light on St. Charles and Barnett, while the witness was trying to get his tag number. This was the second car taken from this home in 2 weeks. The cars were a brand new Mini-Cooper and a BMW racing car.
7/15, Tues., 4-6 PM. A home was burglarized while residents were out with child for a swimming lesson.
7/15, Tues., 12 PM. A car window was broken on Rosedale.
6/19, Thurs., early AM. Three cars were broken into in the 1100 block of Stillwood Dr. last night. They were all parked on the street. Their windows were smashed and the radios were ripped from the dashboards.
6/18, Wed., late PM-early AM. Two homes on Cresthill Ave. were broken into while the residents were out of town. A deadbolt and other security measures deterred one attempt. In the other case, a purse was among the items stolen.
6/18, Wed. A pack of 3-4 wild dogs has been sighted on Cresthill and near Piedmont Park. They are known to have killed at least one resident's cat. Reports have been made to APD and Animal Control.
Alerts From LaVista Park
If you see any suspicious activity or need to report a crime you must call 911 first.
6/30, Mon., AM. A resident on LaVista reported an attempt to break into two vehicles at their home during the night. The locks were damaged but no entry was gained. This is probably not the work of professionals but residents should be on the lookout.
6/14, Sat. DeKalb County Police have positively identified a suspect who has been plaguing the neighborhood with requests for money for towing bills, stranded wife, etc. Anyone who has been a victim of this crime and wishes to prosecute should call Dect. Kendrick or Sgt. Brignone at 404-294-2556.
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