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This item gives me the creepy crawlers
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A woman at a Roswell Road discount store heard the anti-theft buzzer activate at the front door of the business. She saw a man look back at her and then run out of the store. She called police and reported the man’s description. An officer located a matching description when he stopped a man behind the store.
The man had several items that allegedly came from the store and the complainant identified him. The suspect had a container of anti-itch cream and a toothbrush on him; both in the original packages.
He was charged with the theft. You really don’t want to put your hands on a suspect charged with stealing anti-itch cream. It gives you that creepy feeling. You can’t get the shower water too hot that night.
We know where you’ve been
The Onstar company called and said they were tracking a stolen car on Roswell Road south of Spalding Drive. The car, a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban, was found at an apartment complex when the satellite activated the car’s horn. The suspect behind the wheel walked away while the passenger went another direction.
They were rounded up and later taken to FC jail. One of the suspects kad a seven-inch knife on him.
I really like the direction these satellite systems are going.
Let’s get them to the point where we can lock the car down and deliver these bums to the precinct.
How great would that be?
Don’t dare leave that purse!
A bargain store employee on Ga. 9 said someone took her purse, which was under her desk while she was away. She said the public had access to the area, but she put a chair in front of it to hide the purse.
It didn’t work. Later, she went to retrieve the purse but it was gone.
Never, never, never, park your purse under a desk. It is the first place to be checked by the thief.
What do you do to ensure your belongings are safe at work, other public places?
Comments
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By James
September 1, 2005 2:24 PM | Link to this
Why, as the early morning paper guy, have I been stopped by every cop in Alpharetta & Fulton Co., but never this guy? They all swear I am trying to rob a house. Detective Rose, please teach the other cops to be nice to those us trying to make a living. Thanks.
By terri
September 1, 2005 4:28 PM | Link to this
I can say Im very fortunate. I have worked for the same company for 5 yrs now, and all of our purses are usually just hanging out on our desks. Most of the time open. Everyone here is very trustworthy, and we have NEVER had anything go missing…period.
By StaciMM
September 1, 2005 5:27 PM | Link to this
My wallet was once emptied of cash at work, so I don’t carry personal items to work. I am in the habit of maintaining what I need on my person, and that usually means my license and debit card.
By Sonia
September 4, 2005 8:17 AM | Link to this
I learned a long time ago to never leave my purse unattended. My purse is locked in my file cabinet with the key hung around my neck.
By Sense
September 12, 2005 9:09 AM | Link to this
The first rule of protecting one’s property is to assume that each individual is a potential criminal given the approprpiate stimulus in an appropriate environment. If this holds true, the best protection is to be vigilant and be cautious.