They aren’t even open yet and according to the December Crime Report put out by the city, Zucca Pizza had a flat-screen TV stolen last month!

Summarizing the report, there were 24 burglaries in the city during the month of December. The southwest zone experienced the most with nine, followed by “northwest” (which I believe includes most of downtown) with six. I don’t know if its any consolation, but only 10 of those 24 burglaries were deemed “forced entry” according to the email.

The detailed list of each burglary can be found after the break. If you’d like to receive this data every month too, email Juanchella Francis at Decatur PD to get on the email distribution list. Juanchella.Francis[at]decaturga.com

Summary of Burglaries: 24

**SW Zone: 9

1) Burglary (no forced entry) – suspect/s entered residence a stole a diamond engagement ring. The ring was returned to its owner once she was aware of how the ring was stolen. (323 Ansley St)

2) Burglary (attempted) – the responding officer reported that someone attempted to enter the residence but did not gain entry. The officer observed a partial shoe print on the rear patio door. (729 McKoy St)

3) Burglary (attempted) – the reporting officer responded to an alarm call and observed the front door kicked open. The homeowner’s family member was notified and locked the residence. Nothing was stolen. (116 Third Ave)

4) Burglary (forced entry) – suspect/s entered residence after kicking open the front door and stole a flat screen television and WII electronic game. (335 W. Benson St)

5) Burglary (no forced entry) – suspect/s entered residence through an unlocked window and stole 2 computers, a monitor and possibly jewelry. (621 Second Ave)

6) Burglary (no forced entry) – suspect/s entered residence a stole money in rolled coins. (312 Second Ave)

7) Burglary (forced entry) – suspect/s entered residence after kicking open the front french doors and stole a television. (221 Feld Ave)

8 ) Burglary (forced entry) – the reporting officer responded to a burglary in progress. The officer observed the front door kicked open and the suspect/s stole a flat screen television. (1704 Oakview Rd)

9) Burglary (forced entry) – suspect/s entered residence after kicking open the front door. Nothing was stolen. (1622 Oakview Rd)

**SE Zone: 6

1) Burglary (forced entry) – suspect/s entered residence after breaking a rear window. Nothing was stolen. (121 McClean St)

2) Burglary (no forced entry) – suspect/s entered unlocked residence and stole a laptop computer. (346 Kirk Rd)

3) Burglary (forced entry) – suspect/s entered residence after breaking the rear kitchen door and

stole 2 laptop computers and a cell phone. (623 Avery St)

4) Burglary (no forced entry) – the reporting officer responded to a burglary in progress. Nothing was stolen. (927 S. Candler St)

5) Burglary (forced entry) – suspect/s entered property after breaking the front door window

and stole U.S. currency. (747 E. College Ave – Suite C)

6) Burglary (no forced entry) – the reporting officer responded to an alarm call and observed the rear door open. A laptop computer was stolen. The victim stated that she may know the suspect. (258 Garland Ave)

**NW Zone: 6

1) Burglary (no forced entry) – suspect/s, the victim believes he knows, entered residence and stole tools and lawn equipment that include the following items: chainsaw, circular saw, saber saw, sander, 4 chainsaw blades, 4 wrenches and 3 C-clamps. (240 Chelsea Dr)

2) Burglary (no forced entry) – suspect/s entered residence and stole U.S. currency. (700 Atlanta Ave)

3) Burglary (forced entry) – suspect/s entered residence after forcing open the rear door and stole a television, desktop computer and 3 rifles. (148 Coventry Rd)

4) Burglary (no forced entry) – suspect/s entered business and stole a cashier’s box. (252 W. Ponce de Leon Ave – Kaleidescope Boutique)

5) Burglary (no forced entry) – suspect/s entered business and rummaged through items in the business office. Nothing was stolen. (200 Block of W. Ponce de Leon Ave – Sawicki’s Meat, Seafood & More) Note: This case is allegedly related to case number 4.

6) Burglary (forced entry) – suspect/s entered residence after breaking a window in the side door and stole a digital camera. (325 Nelson Ferry Rd)

**NE Zone: 3

1) Burglary (no forced entry) – suspect/s entered business and stole a flat screen television. (123 E. Court Square – Zucca Bar & Pizzeria)

2) Burglary (forced entry) – suspect/s entered the residence after breaking the rear door. Nothing was stolen. (429 Superior Ave)

3) Burglary (no forced entry) – suspect/s entered residence through unlocked bathroom window and stole a computer, iPod docking station, flat screen television and DVD player. The suspect left the scene when confronted by the homeowner’s family friend. (165 Ridgeland Ave)