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Women who walk out, drive off
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Potpourri for $100, Alex:
— A woman came into a Hammond Drive establishment just after midnight and ordered the following: 8 white Russians, 2 glasses of cabernet, 1 glass of another brand of Cabernet, 1 Cuervo Gold and 1 Wild Turkey 101. The woman then walked out and got into a Jeep driven by a male. The vehicle was rented out of Tampa. The fact that she could walk out of the bar surprised me.
— A man was arrested for placing an electric razor in his pants and trying to leave the Johnson Ferry Road store without paying for it. The loss-prevention officers detained him and the police officer charged the customer with theft by shoplifting.
— A man got out of his car at a Roswell Road parking lot and urinated. He did so in the presence of the off-duty officer working a nearby club. He was arrested and taken to FC jail. Tip: Look around first.
— An officer, on his way to work, stopped at a gas store on Roswell Road and saw a woman who was being disruptive and causing a scene. The officer told the woman to leave the store but she “stepped towards the officer in an aggressive manner” and raised her hands as if preparing to strike. She was arrested.
— There were about 6-7 thefts from cars reported each day. Believe it or not, purses and wallets were taken in many cases. Don’t forget to take those items inside.
— A woman at Sandalwood Drive asked her boyfriend if she could use his car. He said she could. He later discovered that she had packed her stuff. He has not seen her or his car since. Oh yeah, his credit cards are missing.
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By Becca
September 21, 2005 1:47 PM | Link to this
Whoa. I knew people were crazy, I just KNEW it! Especially up and down Roswell road, which is where I live. Gee, I hope it’s not contagious!
By Stephen
September 22, 2005 4:37 AM | Link to this
Must be something in the water supply, yes that must be it. But on the otherhand, folks will do some mighty strange things…
By Susie
September 22, 2005 1:14 PM | Link to this
But what did the chief of police have to say about the claustrophobic man who knows the chief of police?? Some follow-up, please!
By Danny
September 22, 2005 6:54 PM | Link to this
This is a great column. To bad we cannot have one from every part of town. This article makes Roswell Road a “nut case” area. I am sure that all parts of Atlanta metropoitan area have their moments.
By Candi
September 23, 2005 1:53 PM | Link to this
When will people remember to remove all there personal affects out of their vehicles at night. I know you are getting tired of reporting it. The police force in Georgia have too many other important calls to tend to to be wasting there time on negligent people. TAKE YOUR PURSES, WALLETS, COMPUTERS and ANYTHING ELSE OF VALUE IN THE HOUSE.
By James
September 23, 2005 5:25 PM | Link to this
Take everything inside? I should be able to leave a crisp hundred-dollar bill on the dashboard, with the doors unlocked, and not worry. Stealing is wrong, period. Sure, precautions should be taken, but let’s not blame the victims who committed no crime.