Updates from the Dunwoody Police Department

Good Evening,
We had numerous car break-ins last night in the Dunwoody North and Kingsley area. I do not have a total amount, but one is too many. Our officers have been taking reports, and requesting our Crime Scene Technician when there is evidence to collect. There were some GPS’s taken and other miscellaneous items. The windows were broken out of most of them, and others had their doors unlocked. Please remove all items and lock your doors. Please call 911 if you see anything suspicious!!! Our night watch officers will be patrolling the area!
We had some reports in the area of the mall and Wal-Mart about windows being shot out with a BB gun. We caught the individual on Tuesday!
Car break-ins are still occurring in the mall area. We have stepped up patrol and are working with the mall security to catch this individual(s).
Last week an officer was responding to a burglary call at the Parkwood Village apartments. The suspect was spotted and arrested after a brief foot pursuit!
Please have a safe holiday next week. I will be out of the office, so please contact Officer Furman if you need something.
Michael W. Carlson
Sergeant/PIO
Dunwoody Police Department

Perimeter Mall Strong Arm Theft (from DPD)

Hello everyone,

  We wanted to notify everyone of a strong arm theft that occurred on Monday night at Perimeter Mall. A customer had just purchased a laptop from the Apple store and was leaving the mall. An unidentified, young black male, approached the customer from behind and grabbed their arm, causing them to drop the laptop. A brief struggle ensued and the black male picked up the laptop and fled the scene on foot. Video surveillance showed that the suspect was possibly in the store at the same time as the customer and followed them outside. This occurred at approximately 8:30pm near Maggiano’s.

  We want to remind everyone to be diligent in their awareness. Suspects such as these target victims that they feel are not aware they are there. Remember to always make eye contact with those people around  you and look over your shoulder every once in awhile to check behind you. We are entering the holiday season and crimes such as this will increase. If you feel you are being followed, contact one of the security officers to escort you. As always, if you see a suspicious person or vehicle, don’t hesitate to call 911 and report it.

 

Thank you,

Officer W. Furman

Community Outreach Unit

Dunwoody Police Department

Update from the Dunwoody Police

Good Afternoon,

                I sent out an e-mail yesterday with a picture of a suspect.  He committed a Robbery at the Bank of America on Jett Ferry at noon.  Detectives are working on the case and I will update you if we have any leads.  Please pay attention to your surroundings when you are at the bank.  This man was very calm while committing this crime.  There was no way to tell if he was armed, nor did he state he had a gun.  Never confront these individuals if you know what’s going on.  Comply with their orders and just try to be a good witness(clothing description, voice, tattoos, vehicle description..etc..). 

 

We have had some concerns with Craigslist.  Please be aware of scams if you are selling and/or purchasing.  If you go to meet someone to finalize the deal, go with another person and meet in a public place. 

 

Car break-ins are continuing.  We have had several occur throughout Dunwoody with the same method of operation.  Windows were smashed out in the following areas:  Azalea Garden Drive, Perimeter Center West, Peeler Road and a car was stolen from Summerford Drive.  Laptops and GPS units were taken in each of those.  Continue the target hardening(hide or remove expensive items). 

 

We had a burglary occur on Charleston Place last week during the day.  The suspect(s) entered through an open window and took a T.V. and a computer.  Make sure all openings are locked and your alarms are set(if your house is equipped with one). 

 

Have a safe weekend and enjoy the weather!

 

Mike

 

Michael W. Carlson

Sergeant/PIO

Dunwoody Police Department

Incident: Bank Robbery Location: Bank of America, 2454 Jett Ferry Road Date: 111209

The Dunwoody Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at the Bank of America located at 2454 Jett Ferry Road.

 

At approximately 1158 hours, a white male approached the counter and handed over a note demanding cash. The suspect was able to leave the bank with an undisclosed amount of currency. He was last seen running south through the parking lot.

 

The suspect is described as a white male in his late 20’s to early 30’s. He was wearing a light blue Nike baseball hat, sunglasses and a green plaid shirt. He was also wearing light colored blue jeans or sweat pants.

 

If you can identify this suspect or have any information in this case, please contact Detective Curtis Clifton at (678)382-6912.

 

From the Dunwody Police Department

Ladies and Gentlemen,

                I hope everyone had a nice weekend.  We have had some incidents going on around the city.  We are continuing to have car break-ins.  Last week, several cars were broken into on Chateau Drive and Rochelle Court.  The suspect was taking items from "unlocked" cars.  Please continue the "target hardening" that we are suggesting.  Take all valuables out of the cars and lock them!  We also had a witness who saw the suspect and did not call the police.  The only description is a man wearing a baseball cap and a jacket.

 

Morning watch responded to approximately 12 car break-ins on the 17^th.  They were occurring around the Kellogg Springs Drive area.  The suspect was caught and charged that same night!  Good Job Morning Watch!

 

If you saw the news last week, I was talking about some pick-pocketing that occurred over at the mall.  Please be sure to watch all valuables at all times.  These suspects were very good and were able to make some transactions using their credit cards.  They were targeting females that had purses hung on the backs of their chairs.  http://www.dunwoodyga.gov/Government/departments/Dunwoody-Police-Department/Police-Press-Releases.aspx

 

We had a burglary that occurred on Tyndall Court on the 16^th.  It occurred between the hours of 0815 and 1450.  The suspect made entry by prying open a side door.  Evidence was collected and submitted at the PD.  Please remember to record your serial numbers on all valuables.  I received several e-mails on this burglary over the weekend.  This was a "Burglary" not a "Robbery".   

 

Robbery- With intent to commit a theft, a person will take the property of another by use of force, by intimidation or sudden snatching. 

Burglary- A burglary is committed when one enters the dwelling of another with the intent to commit a felony or theft therein. 

 

Dekalb County had an Armed Robbery, (see definition above) at the Texaco on Ashford Dunwoody and Johnson Ferry Road.  The suspect came through our jurisdiction and was spotted by one of our daywatch officers.  The officer followed the suspect until back up and Dekalb County officers could arrive.  The suspect was taken into custody without incident.  Good Job Daywatch! 

 

I am currently in training for the next several weeks for our Records Management System.  Officer Furman and I started last week and will begin teaching the rest of the department.  We will be and have been busy!  Thanks to the neighborhood watch coordinators for giving us updates and suspect descriptions.  These are forwarded to detectives for follow up!  I hope everyone has a good week!

 

Mike

 

Michael W. Carlson

Sergeant/PIO

Dunwoody Police Department

 

 

From the Dunwoody Police Department

Ladies and Gentlemen,

                Good morning and I hope everyone is having a good week.  If you have been watching the news, you see that we have been busy.  You all know that Halloween is this Saturday, so I have attached Officer Furman's October newsletter with some Halloween safety tips(you should already have received this).  Please have a safe and fun weekend. 

 

We had some incidents occur during this past week.  There was a burglary on Winters Chapel Road.  Entry was made around noon by prying open the front door.  Several items were taken from the residence.

 

Another Burglary occurred at Dunwoody Crossing.  He was caught by dayshift and was still in possession of the items taken.  An attentive neighbor called police when the incident was taking place.  They were able to possibly identify the suspect.  Once again, the police and community working together.  Excellent Job!

 

There were two entering autos at 400 Perimeter Center Place.  The windows were smashed out and the usual items were taken(GPS & an IPOD). 

 

Some of you may know that Chief Billy Grogan is the state director for the Special Olympics.  Several officers, including the Chief and I, will be participating in the Polar Plunge this February 20^th at the Lake Lanier Islands and Resorts.  This is in support of the Special Olympics in 2010.  If you are interested in participating or donating, I have attached a link for you to review. 

 

http://www.firstgiving.com/process/teamarea/default.asp?did 93&TeamId667&EventIdh236

 

Mike

 

Michael W. Carlson

Sergeant/PIO

Dunwoody Police Department