Decatur Police Alert: Multiple Package Thefts Reported This Week
Decatur Metro | December 6, 2013Decatur PD’s Jennifer Ross writes in with this report and tips…
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On Tuesday, 12-3rd packages were stolen from the doorsteps of two units at Talley Street Lofts. At one of the units, two packages were stolen and six were left behind with one of the six having been opened. (Delivered at approximately 2:30pm and discovered missing at 6pm)
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On Thursday, 12-5th packages were stolen from the doorstep of a residence in the 200 block of Lansdowne Avenue. (Delivered at approximately 1:50pm and discovered missing at 4pm)
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On Thursday, 12-5th a package was stolen from the doorstep of a unit at Talley Street Lofts, and two other packages were left behind. (Delivered at approximately 12pm and discovered missing at 7:30pm)
The stolen packages contained electronics, clothing, accessories and household items. All of the stolen packages were delivered by UPS.
I know one of the biggest reasons many of us shop online is the convenience of having what we ordered shipped directly to us but unfortunately thieves use our timesaving efforts as a way to do a little “shopping” of their own, especially during the holiday season. I have yet to recover the case of “Kind Bars” I ordered a few months back, in an effort to save a little money with a bulk sale price and free shipping, that sprouted feet and sent me on a personal investigation that lasted weeks and ended in me having $50.00 less than when I started and no Kind Bars. Since parcel bandits are trying to intervene in our holiday fun, here are some tips to help prevent package thefts.
Pedestrian-Friendly Decatur Tour of Homes Starts Tonight
Decatur Metro | December 6, 2013The Decatur Tour of Homes begins at 5:30p this Friday and Saturday. Get your tickets HERE or at any of these locations.
The tour’s website says that this year’s tour around the Northeast quadrant of Decatur is designed to be pedestrian-friendly. “We encourage you to park your car and stroll through downtown Decatur, visiting each of these remarkable homes. We are also excited to partner with ATL-Cruzersto provide complimentary Gem car shuttles for the Now let’s cut to the chase.”
Here are the homes and “points of interest” featured on this year’s tour.
- 706 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
- 811 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
- 103 Glendale Ave.
- 129 N. Candler St.
- 125 Ponce de Leon Ct.
- 18 Sycamore Square
- 627 Sycamore St.
- Sq./Ft., 149 Sycamore St.
- Decatur Recreation Center
Proceeds this year benefit the Mary Miller Decatur Youth Fund, the Decatur Education Foundation and the Wylde Center.
AJC Review of Emory Village’s Ink & Elm
Decatur Metro | December 6, 2013As has become common with many AJC restaurant reviews, the full Ink & Elm review is behind a paywall, but you can still find the gist of it here. And here’s the opening blurb as well…
When you visit, you’ll have to make a choice. Will it be Ink or Elm?
Venture left and you’ll hit Ink, the lower-priced, more casual tavern bursting with brown spirits and craft beers. Head to the right and you’ll enter Elm, the restaurant’s take on fine dining with a focus on wine and cocktails.
Photo courtesy of Eater Atlanta
Christmas Tree Glows Atop Little Shop
Decatur Metro | December 6, 2013
Dennis over at Next Stop…Decatur sent in this great pic of the tree lit atop Little Shop of Stories yesterday evening.
Remember the tree is located above Little Shop, but all of these sponsors helped make it happen!
Appolinsky & Associates, Café Alsace,Cakes & Ale, The Cooks Warehouse/Sherlock’s, Decatur Downtown Development Authority, Fabu Spa, Harry Norman Realtors,Homegrown, King Tree Experts, Leon’s Full Service, McCurdy & Candler, My Parent’s Basement, Mudhouse Design, My Own Bookkeeper, Oakhurst Market, Private Bank of Decatur, Squash Blossom, Starbucks, Steinbeck’s Ale House, Universal Joint, Veritas Planning Group, Vivid Boutique, Wild Oats & Billy Goats, and Worthmore Jewelers.