Decatur Police Alert: Vehicle Stolen From Driveway After Home Entered on Park Drive Last Night
Decatur Metro | June 5, 2014 | 5:39 pmAlerts from Decatur Police…
On 6/4/14 at approximately 11:35 pm, Decatur Police responded to an entering auto in the 100 block of Melrose Avenue. A witness reported while riding his bicycle he observed a male tampering with vehicles parked on the street. The witness slowed down to confront the male and was told “You’d better get out of here before I shoot you!” The witness left the area and called police. Officers arrived and located two vehicles that had been forcibly entered. One victim reported a GPS missing. The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 5’6”- 5’8” tall and wearing dark clothing. No weapon was shown.
On 6/5/14 at approximately 8:47 am, Decatur Police responded to an overnight burglary and stolen vehicle in the 100 block of Park Drive. The victim reported between 12:45 am – 8:00 am, someone entered the home, stole vehicle keys hanging on a wall and stole a 2010 Jeep Patriot from the driveway. Entry to the home was made through an unsecured kitchen window. The home was occupied but occupants were unaware of the burglary until they woke. No other items were taken. An additional entering auto was reported by a neighbor in the 100 block of Park Drive. A rear vent window was broken but no items were stolen.
On 6/5/14 at 8:55 am, Decatur Police responded to an entering auto in the 200 block of Mimosa Drive. Entry was made by breaking a rear vent window. Two pairs of work gloves were stolen.