Former Employee Takes $900 From Restaurant's Safe: Blotter

Editor's note: the following incidents were taken from the Sandy Springs Police Department's Weekly Wrap Up compiled by Capt. Steve Rose, which contains some of the incidents that occurred Jan. 20-24:

Robbery

• 7530 Roswell Road (Walgreens), 30350, 1/23: Two suspects described as black males dressed in all black, came into the Walgreens and pulled a gun, described as a 9mm, and took cash from behind the counter while holding the weapon on the two employees. The suspects left with a cash drawer and a small amount of cash.

Burglary

• 6130 Roswell Road (Domino’s), 30328, 1/21: The manager of Domino’s told officers that an employee quit his job and then around 2 a.m., returned to the business and used his key card to get into the store. Afterwards, he took over $900 from the safe after opening it. The store video shows the burglary. The manager called the employee, asking him to return the money. He said, “I’ll think about it.” Later, he claimed that he did nothing wrong and told the manager to “do what you have to do.” Capt. Steve Rose says: Would it be unfair to say this guy is a moron? He had the opportunity to return the money. He
  will be arrested on a warrant as soon as we find him. Just plain stupid.
• 1800 block of Marsh Trail Circle, 30350, 1/21: The resident reported she was out of town for about a week. On return, she noticed her front door slightly open and a light on in the bedroom. She found that someone took several items from the apartment including shoes, clothing, jewelry, all totaling just under $3,000.
• 1050 Hammond Drive, 30328, 1/22 (Extended Stay): The manager said someone gained access to the front desk area after 2 a.m. by shooting a window, then forcing it open to gain entry. He said about $500 cash was taken.
• 8000 block of High Tarn, 30350, 1/24: Someone entered the victim’s garage sometime between Nov. 1, 2017, and Jan. 17. Missing is s chainsaw, weed eater and drill bit set.

Thefts

• 1155 Mt. Vernon Hwy, 30328, 1/20: Two black females took $286 worth of clothing and then left without paying.
• 6000 block of Roswell Road, 30328, 1/20 (McDonalds): An employee’s wallet and contents were stolen. She suspects one or both of her coworkers because they don’t like her.
• 200 block of Marchland Drive, 30342, 1/21: The victim parked his car and within an hour, walked outside where he saw the car, an Audi S4, being driven off by a white male with a ball cap. Another car, possibly an accomplice, was leaving as well.
• 7889 Roswell Road, 30350, 1/22: Short version-Benjamin said Bennett stole his iPhone 7 Plus.
• 6350 Peachtree Dunwoody Road (Costco), 30328, 1/23: a 47-year old man stole a North
  Face jacket by wearing it out of the store. Loss prevention security observed and detained him. He was arrested.
• 6000 Lake Forrest Drive, 30328, 1/24: a 2012 Tahoe taken from office building lot. Owner lost key there on Jan. 10, and left it while he went out of town. On return, the Tahoe was gone.

Thefts From Vehicles

• 6200 block of Peachtree Dunwoody Road (La Quinta Inn), 30328, 1/20
• 5200 block of Roswell Road, 30342, 1/20
• 144 Allen Road, 30328, 1/20
• 4900 block of Roswell Road, 30342, 1/22
• 5800 block of Roswell Road, 30328, 1/22
• 5500 block of Glenridge Drive, 30342, 1/24
• 5300 block of Cross Roads Manor, 30328, 1/24

Fraud

• 4800 block of Northway Drive, 30342, 1/22: The complainant hired a man to repair a refrigerator and gave him a check for $594 to cover the cost of a part. The man called the complainant, telling him another part was needed and would cost $1,000. The complainant said she was suspicious and requested the funds back. He will not respond to calls or text messages.

Assault

• 7800 block of Roswell Road, 30350, 1/20: The reporting person said he had a minor accident on private property. He said a car backed into his and the driver, after exiting and looking at both cars, said he didn’t hit it. The complainant said he was going to call the cops. The other man said, “Don’t play with me on this; I’m going to beat you up.” The complainant said he feared for his safety and left. He told the officer the other man followed briefly, and then left the scene. He did record the tag number of the suspect’s car.

Other Things

• Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, 30342, 1/23: Police were called to meet with security, who had a 25-year old man from Conley in custody after he became disorderly in the lobby. The man screamed “I hate all white people” and “I’m going to come back and kill all of you.” Another witness heard “I hate f------ white people and I’m going to blow their f------ brains out.” He was arrested.
• 6100 block of Blue Stone Road, 30328, 1/23: A resident complained that the valets from Rumi’s Kitchen were “burning out and playing Chicken” with customers' cars.

Arrests

• 5700 block of Roswell Road, 30342, 1/20: Giving a false name to police
• 55 Northwood Drive, 30342, 1/20: DUI
• Northside Drive at I-285, 30339, 1/20: DUI
• 5800 block of Roswell Road, 30328, 1/21: DUI
• 4600 block of Roswell Road, 30342, 1/20: A phone store employee called and said a man was attempting to purchase a couple of phones with what appeared to be a fraudulent driver’s license. The officer arrived as the suspect walked out of the store. The officer told the man he wanted to speak with him, prompting the man to take off running with the officer running after him. The report went on to say, “Approximately 10 to 15 yards later, the suspected tripped over his own feet and landed head-first into well-kept landscaping.” The license was a fake and he was arrested for forgery, identity theft, and obstruction. Capt. Rose says: Did you notice the officer was very complimentary of the landscaping?
• 100 block of Waterford Place, 30342, 1/24: Narcotics officers arrested a 41-year-old man on drug and possession of a weapon by a felon charges.

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