Metro Atlanta
Metro Atlanta

Dunwoody police investigating rash of home break-ins involving ladders

Dunwoody police cars parked outside of the city of Dunwoody municipal building. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Credit: Alyssa Pointer

Credit: Alyssa Pointer

Dunwoody police cars parked outside of the city of Dunwoody municipal building. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)
By J.D. Capelouto
Oct 28, 2019

Dunwoody police are investigating 10 home burglaries that happened over the last several weeks, officials said.

While police do not have a description of a suspect or a suspect vehicle, many of the cases involved a burglar using a ladder found on the property to climb through a second-floor window, according to a statement from Dunwoody police.

Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to contact Detective Robert Ehlbeck at 678-382-6925 or at robert.ehlbeck@dunwoodyga.gov.

Police urged residents to “secure” ladders that are left outside their homes, and lock all doors and windows, even those on higher floors.

And if you have an alarm system, activate it to cover upper floors or other non-typical entry points, police said.

Follow DeKalb County News on Facebook and Twitter

In other news:

Police say the man was exposing himself to girls on Phillips Street walking to and from Lithonia High School.

About the Author

J.D. is a local news reporter covering intown Atlanta and Atlanta City Hall for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Follow J.D. Capelouto on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com

A Braves fan took a ball to the face. The team may be liable, judges say.

The Atlanta Braves and former right fielder Jorge Soler face a lawsuit by a fan hit in the eye with a ball during a World Series game at Truist Park in 2021.

Ford settles billion-dollar Georgia lawsuits over fatal wrecks

Ford Motor Co. has settled two Georgia lawsuits that elicited record-setting jury verdicts of $1.7 billion and $2.5 billion, ending more than a decade of litigation.

City starts $3.8M resurfacing of key northwest Atlanta corridor

Nighttime resurfacing of the corridor on Perry Boulevard and West Marietta Street from Hollywood Road to Marietta Boulevard begins Sept. 15.

The Latest

Litigation against Ford Motor Co. over the deaths of Herman and Debra Mills after a crash in southwest Georgia in August 2022 included photographs of the couple's 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty truck. Ford has settled the case after a $2.5 billion jury verdict. (Courtesy of the Mills family)

Credit: Courtesy of attorneys for Mills family

Ford settles billion-dollar Georgia lawsuits over fatal wrecks

City starts $3.8M resurfacing of key northwest Atlanta corridor

Gas line damaged after NW Atlanta car crash near King Plow Arts Center

Featured

In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com

A Braves fan took a ball to the face. The team may be liable, judges say.

The Atlanta Braves and former right fielder Jorge Soler face a lawsuit by a fan hit in the eye with a ball during a World Series game at Truist Park in 2021.

Joro spiders multiply across Georgia, spinning their pesky webs

The invasive species has multiplied rapidly in Atlanta in the last three years, research shows.

Ford settles billion-dollar Georgia lawsuits over fatal wrecks

Ford Motor Co. has settled two Georgia lawsuits that elicited record-setting jury verdicts of $1.7 billion and $2.5 billion, ending more than a decade of litigation.