Report for Virginia-Highland Security Patrol for February 2020

CRIME STATS

JANUARY 26, 2020 through FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Virginia Highland Security Patrol

January 26, 2020 through February 22, 2020

                              The Activity Report is a summary of what our FBAC Patrol Officers do on their shifts

Directed Patrols:  22	Drop ins/Park and Walks:  24	Suspicious person:  2
Alarm Response:  2	Suspicious Vehicle:  0	Parking Complaints: 0
Noise Complaints:  0	Out of town Checks:  9	Abandoned Auto:  0
FBAC member Contact: 3	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):  2

NO PART ONE CRIMES THIS REPORTING PERIOD!

Below is a list of Part One crimes for the previous 30-day reporting period ending January 25:

1/14/2020 Commercial Burglary 600 Virginia Av

On January 14, 2020 at approximately 12:31 pm Officer N Evans was dispatched to the 600 block of Virginia Ave Ne concerning theft from a privately rented storage unit. Victim stated that he was last at the above listed storage space Sunday, January 12 around 2:00 pm. He stated that he returned to the unit this afternoon about 1:00 pm and noticed the combination lock was cut. The victim stated that he opened the unit and looked around to discover that at least two items were missing. He stated that an old and near worthless HP laptop computer ($500) was taken. Victim stated that an Osprey Camping bag ($200) was stolen that belonged to his roommate who shared the storage space. The Extra Space Storage Property has a security gate that can only be opened by the business' clients. The inside storage spaces cannot be accessed except by a security code to open the building doors. There are video cameras facing the elevator door of each floor but there is no camera on the hallways near the victim's unit. Victim’s space was not tossed about only a few boxes were entered. NO prints attempted.

1/24/2020 Pedestrian Robbery 609 Virginia Av

On 01/24/2020, I Officer Hines was dispatched to a pedestrian robbery call that occurred in the 600 block of Virginia Ave NE in front of the Virginia Highland Apartments. The victims ran from that location to the corner of Virginia Ave NE at Ponce De Leon Pl NE and this is where I met them. There were 4 victims total. They all advised that they walked from their school, "Inman Middle" to the Starbucks at 931 Monroe Dr NE. They advised that they were walking back eastbound on Virginia Ave NE in front of the "Virginia Highland Apartments" and a male walked up to them with a Black Handgun at his side and told them "Put Your Phones on the ground!" The kids then advised that after they put their phones on the ground he said, "Now Run!" They said then ran and called the Police from a friend’s phone. They said that the Unknown male took off on foot westbound towards Monroe Dr NE. additional units were advised as well as the robbery unit. The air unit "Phoenix" was also raised and canvassed Piedmont Park and surrounding areas. Officers assisted with canvassing the area for the suspect as well as nearby homes and businesses for cameras. The children advised that their phones were off so they couldn’t be tracked at the moment. There were no serial numbers available, but the parents will be finding that information and providing it at a later date. There is a camera at 600 Virginia Ave NE at the "REMAX" across the street from the incident’s location. Those cameras are owned by the Extra Space Storage (404-874-7410) located in the rear of the building.

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.

Reminder:  All members call 911 first if you see a crime in progress or a suspicious person or activity, and then call the Virginia Highland Security Patrol Phone.