Since the EASP first posted the story on multiple robberies occurring in our area, there has been a strong effort by APD to arrest the perpetrators of these crimes. The crimes had been primarily outside of East Atlanta, but a robbery and a carjacking on Friday night near the Village brought this violent crime wave right to our area. Apparently there were similar robberies west of Moreland too, and the police were able to make multiple arrests Friday evening. Hopefully we were able to make a difference in the most recent arrests, as APD definitely stepped up its game after our story came out, which was picked up by multiple TV stations the following day. As Major Peek indicates in this email, let's not relax, as crime can strike at any time, and we need to remain vigilant for any unusual activity.
Here is a little more detail in this statement just released by Major Peek:
Good evening Zone 6 Community!
As you all are aware, for more than a month, we have experienced a well-defined rash of robberies in neighborhoods such as Grant Park, Benteen Heights, Ormewood Park, Woodland Hills, East Atlanta and other areas in the southern most portion of the Zone 6 area. To address this trend, we've increased uniformed patrols as well as plain clothes officers from Zone 6 and other divisions within APD. As a result, we were able to apprehend 5 suspects involved in armed robberies. We arrested 2 robbery suspects on 9/3/2015. These two were caught in the act of committing the robbery. On this past Friday night 9/25/2015, we arrested 3 suspects for 4 armed robberies, hijacking a motor vehicle and a host of other charges. When critical prosecution dates approach, we ask that you respond by attending the necessary hearings to keep these individuals in jail. We must work as a team to keep Atlanta safe.
We will continue to monitor and investigate these incidents as they have only been charged with 4 incidents but are believed to be responsible for many more. Although these apprehensions were made, please continue to move around with a heightened sense of awareness. It is not time to simply relax and forget about these crimes. Please continue to be watchful and call 911 immediately if you notice any suspicious behavior.
As for car break-ins, we will continue our fight to identify these criminals as well. To help, please consider updating your vehicle security features. You can research the following items:
• Installing a shock or glass break sensor. Many car alarms sound after a door is opened. If glass breaks, nothing happens. By having a shock or glass break sensor, an alarm will sound immediately upon a strike to the glass, whether the glass breaks or not.
• Research theft recovery systems such as OnStar. If your vehicle is taken, this will allow for immediately GPS tracking of your vehicle's location. If immediately activated, police will be able to respond quickly and the opportunity to catch someone inside your vehicle could be greater.
• As for other electronic devices, please research apps that will allow you to track your items if taken. You can simply register the product and if taken, police can track your items immediately. Again, the sooner the tracking begins, the greater chances we have with apprehending someone with the property.
The Atlanta Police Department is not endorsing any company names mentioned but we believe that similar technology greatly aids us in criminal investigations. Again, please be our eyes and ears on the streets but under no circumstances do we want you to place yourselves in any danger. If you see suspicious activity or witness a crime taking place, please call police immediately.
The mission of the Atlanta Police Department is to create a safer Atlanta by reducing crime, ensuring the safety of our citizens and building trust in partnership with our communities.
Thank you for partnering with the Atlanta Police Department!
Here is a little more detail in this statement just released by Major Peek:
Good evening Zone 6 Community!
As you all are aware, for more than a month, we have experienced a well-defined rash of robberies in neighborhoods such as Grant Park, Benteen Heights, Ormewood Park, Woodland Hills, East Atlanta and other areas in the southern most portion of the Zone 6 area. To address this trend, we've increased uniformed patrols as well as plain clothes officers from Zone 6 and other divisions within APD. As a result, we were able to apprehend 5 suspects involved in armed robberies. We arrested 2 robbery suspects on 9/3/2015. These two were caught in the act of committing the robbery. On this past Friday night 9/25/2015, we arrested 3 suspects for 4 armed robberies, hijacking a motor vehicle and a host of other charges. When critical prosecution dates approach, we ask that you respond by attending the necessary hearings to keep these individuals in jail. We must work as a team to keep Atlanta safe.
We will continue to monitor and investigate these incidents as they have only been charged with 4 incidents but are believed to be responsible for many more. Although these apprehensions were made, please continue to move around with a heightened sense of awareness. It is not time to simply relax and forget about these crimes. Please continue to be watchful and call 911 immediately if you notice any suspicious behavior.
As for car break-ins, we will continue our fight to identify these criminals as well. To help, please consider updating your vehicle security features. You can research the following items:
• Installing a shock or glass break sensor. Many car alarms sound after a door is opened. If glass breaks, nothing happens. By having a shock or glass break sensor, an alarm will sound immediately upon a strike to the glass, whether the glass breaks or not.
• Research theft recovery systems such as OnStar. If your vehicle is taken, this will allow for immediately GPS tracking of your vehicle's location. If immediately activated, police will be able to respond quickly and the opportunity to catch someone inside your vehicle could be greater.
• As for other electronic devices, please research apps that will allow you to track your items if taken. You can simply register the product and if taken, police can track your items immediately. Again, the sooner the tracking begins, the greater chances we have with apprehending someone with the property.
The Atlanta Police Department is not endorsing any company names mentioned but we believe that similar technology greatly aids us in criminal investigations. Again, please be our eyes and ears on the streets but under no circumstances do we want you to place yourselves in any danger. If you see suspicious activity or witness a crime taking place, please call police immediately.
The mission of the Atlanta Police Department is to create a safer Atlanta by reducing crime, ensuring the safety of our citizens and building trust in partnership with our communities.
Thank you for partnering with the Atlanta Police Department!
