Report for November, 2016 - Virginia Highland Security Patrol (FBAC)

The activity report is a summary of what our FBAC Patrol Officers do on their shifts

Directed Patrols:  32	Drop ins/Park and Walks:  31	Suspicious person:  4
Alarm Response:  7	Suspicious Vehicle:  2	Parking Complaints:  5
Noise Complaints:  3	Out of town Checks:  20	Abandoned Auto:  0
FBAC member Contact:  9	Lost Person:  0	Street Obstruction:  0
Wanted Persons:  0	Intoxicated Persons:  0	Found Property:  0
Criminal Trespass:  0	Info for Officers:  3	Shots Fired:  0
Calls for service (cell Phone):  6

News and Notes

Larcenies from vehicles increased over the last reporting period. Be mindful to not leave items in plain view inside of your vehicle.

As the holiday season approaches, please mind your surroundings as you do your shopping. Park in well lighted areas and look around as you park and return to your vehicle. Do not leave gifts inside of your vehicle for criminals as an easy target. Be careful and have a safe and happy holiday season.

Significant Incidents

Burglary on Pylant

On October 29^th, a burglary was reported at Good Works Loft Offices and the first responding officer found a window that had been pried off the backside of the building. Several businesses are located in the building and a business called 5 Seasons was burglarized. The door to this business was kicked in. A Microsoft Surface, computer monitor, an older MacBook and an iPad were taken. The video camera on the back of the building was also damaged, and a video projector from a communal conference room was stolen.

Robbery on Briarcliff Terrace

On November 8^th, police were called to the apartments on Briarcliff Terrace. Two males argued about payment on a moving job they had worked together. They began fighting and one pulled a knife. At this point the victim gave the suspect all of his money and the suspect fled. The victim believes that the suspect lives in the complex and police have a description and photograph.

Burglary on Adair Avenue

On November 13^th police responded to a burglary on Adair Avenue. The victim stated that someone broke into her home via a pried open door and stole a range/oven. The home is under construction and did not have an active alarm system. There was a dead bolt on the door but it was not engaged. This burglary apparently happened prior to November 10^th as a neighbor reported seeing drag marks on the driveway where the appliance was moved to the street.

Reminders

All members call 911 first if you see a crime in progress or a suspicious person or activity, and then call the FBAC Phone. The phone number on the schedule that is emailed to you monthly.

If you see someone or something suspicious, please report it to the police.  When driving or out walking keep an eye out in the neighborhood, what you see and report just might prevent a crime.

Note: Part one crime statistics from the Atlanta Police Department are available online and will be included in the VaHi Safety Team Reports which are distributed by Neighborhood Watch approximately twice per month. These statistics will no longer be duplicated here. If you have questions about this change, please send a message to vahisafety@gmail.com.

If you do not know who your street captain is, please send a message to ebarrsafety@gmail.com with your name and street address, and Eleanor Barrineau will connect you.