Decatur Police Alert: Burglary on Second Avenue Saturday
Decatur Metro | February 9, 2014From Decatur PD Sgt. Jennifer Ross…
Decatur Police are investigating a burglary that occurred Saturday, 2-8-14 between 2:00 – 4:45 pm in the 600 block of Second Avenue. It appeared the suspects used a vehicle to force a locked rear gate open and the rear door to the residence was then forced open. Numerous items were stolen throughout the house. A neighbor reported seeing a beige SUV, believed to be a Ford Explorer, occupied by two black males leaving the alley behind the victim’s residence at approximately 2:30 pm. The driver of the beige SUV was described as having a light complexion and wearing a red baseball cap.
There were additional incidents reported nearby in Atlanta that may be related. APD officers in zone 6 responded to a burglary on Tupelo Street that occurred between 1:00 – 2:30 pm. Based on the size of a television stolen, it is likely a SUV or truck was used. APD then responded to a suspicious vehicle backed into a driveway in the 100 block of Second Avenue shortly after 3:00 pm. The vehicle was described as a white SUV, possibly a Suburban or Tahoe, occupied by 3-4 black males.
Please watch out for your neighbors and call police immediately if you see unknown persons or vehicles on your neighbor’s property.












We live on the south end of Second Avenue near Flat Shoals and had someone bang on our door just before 10:00 Saturday night. By the time we got to the window, a silver SUV was taking off. It’s the third such incident (along with one break-in) in our subdivision in three weeks.
Get a fiberglass door with a three point lock, and pick up the burglar bar braces for your doorknobs at Lowe’s or Home Depot at about fifteen bucks each. 3M film for your windows may be pricey, but pretty much worth it if you like urban living and want to feel appreciable more secure. Dropcams are fairly cheap and easy to set up. Leave a radio or television on when you leave. It’s also good to leave a bathroom light on, since late at night it’s the only light that would be likely to be on in an occupied house.
I really wish I could make the commitment for a rescue dog with a good healthy bark.