Decatur PD’s Sgt. Jennifer Ross sends along this alert…
On 07/19/2014 at approximately 11:28 pm, officers responded to a residential burglary in the 100 block of Feld Avenue. The home was last secured at 8:30 pm. Entry was made by forcing a rear door. A 50” television, game system, sound system and jewelry were stolen. There were vehicles and dogs present at the home. The home had an alarm system that was not armed during the time frame of the burglary.
On 07/20/2014 at approximately 9:25 pm, officers responded to a business alarm at 1 West Court Square and observed the glass front door to the business shattered. Surveillance footage shows the suspect using rocks to make entry through the front door and stealing five cartons of cigarettes and a candy bar. The suspect is described as a black male, 30-40 years old, medium build, light complexion, receding hair line, close cut beard, wearing a white t-shirt and blue jean shorts. *A photo of the suspect is attached. If you recognize this suspect, please contact Inv. Hall at or [email protected].
On 07/21/2014 at approximately 9:24 am, officers responded to a previous burglary in the 600 block of West Ponce de Leon Avenue. The complainant stated that between 07/18/2014 at 4:00 pm and 07/19/2014 at 5:00 pm, an unknown person entered her secured office and forced open her desk drawer. No items were taken. There were no signs of forced entry to the office.
Note to self: If you have distinctive facial features/hairline, don’t get caught on camera committing a crime.
Criminals are not noted for their intelligence about such tings or anything else for that matter.
That guy will probably be caught quickly… thanks to the cameras.
I know all the “privacy enthusiasts” will descend on me, but if we are going to live in a place where crime is increasing (and it sure seems like it is in the City of Decatur) then we should take things like security more seriously so that at least we can arm ourselves with evidence.
A 4 or 8 camera system with network accessible DVR well under $500.00. If you had video like that of the guy who broke into your home, there would be a much greater chance of catching him.
Example 1- The guy above: caught on camera. Will soon be in jail.
Example 2- Red Dodge Nitro who ran over Greg Germani: caught on camera. In jail now.
Example 3- Laptop thieves in DHS (who came back again to get the power adapter, lol): caught on camera. Caught by the police *the same day*.
It goes on and on.
When was the laptop thieves incident at DHS?
2010. Either right before school ended or right after it started back. Not sure. you could check w the school or the PD. Was caught by the (then new) camera system the school got for free.
Increased reporting is not the same as increased crime rate