Crime & Public Safety
Crime & Public Safety

1 arrested, 2 sought after more than 30 car break-ins in Atlanta

Police said a trio hit 33 different vehicles, parked overnight in a public garage on North Highland Avenue.
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Oct 28, 2019

Three men allegedly smashed their way into more than 30 cars in a parking deck in one morning, Atlanta police said.

Joshua Wynder, 20, was arrested Saturday in connection with the break-ins, according to Channel 2 Action News. Two other suspects remain at large.

The break-ins happened early Saturday at a public parking garage on North Highland Avenue in the Poncey-Highland neighborhood, Channel 2 reported. Officials said the trio hit 33 vehicles.

Wynder was booked into the Fulton County Jail on charges of obstruction of a law enforcement officer, theft of lost/mislaid property and entering automobile or other motor vehicle with intent to commit theft or felony.

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on the break-ins is asked to contact Atlanta police.

Tipsters can remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by contacting Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.

About the Author

Asia Simone Burns is a watchdog reporter for the AJC. Burns was formerly an intern in AJC’s newsroom and now writes about crime. She is a graduate of Samford University and has previously reported for NPR and WABE, Atlanta’s NPR member station.

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