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Buckhead Crime Blotter: Man Tells Tasing Tale; Pickpocketing at Publix

The following police reports were filed June 30- July 6 by Zone 2 of the Atlanta Police Department and submitted to Buckhead Patch. During this period, the zone filed 111 police reports. All information is presumed to be accurate. Buckhead Patch is providing some of the reports filed in this blotter.

Larceny from Auto, Chastain Park at 135 West Wieuca Road NW
7/2/13 at 4:30 p.m.
An unknown suspect damaged the door lock to gain entry into a vehicle and stole an iPhone and briefcase, which contained checkbook and credit cards. No finger prints were obtained.

Residential Burglary, 2000 block of Adams Drive NW
7/4/13 at 12:30 a.m.
Two African-American suspects, no other description given, cut the victim's screen door and kicked the back door in. They entered the residence, but were scared off by the homeowner and fled the scene in a maroon MINI. A lookout was given for the suspects, but there were no arrests made.

Larceny from Auto, Mr.C's at 1983 Howell Mill Road NW
7/6/13 at 3:24 a.m.
Unidentified suspect(s) broke the driver-side rear window of a Nissan Titan truck and stole a Macbook Air.

Other Larceny at Publix, 2900 Peachtree Road NE
7/6/13 at 7:06 a.m.
Suspect bumped victim and took his wallet.

Larceny from Auto, 235 Pharr Road NE
7/4/13 at 9:30 p.m.
Unknown suspect entered the victim's unlocked vehicle and stole her vehicle owner's manual, first aid kit, sunglasses and umbrella from the vehicle.

Robbery-Pedestrian, 3279 Roswell Road NE
7/6/13 at 3:35 a.m.
Victim said he was walking by the location when two African-American men, no other description included, hit him in the head and tased him in the right ear and right shoulder, close to his chest. The suspects demanded his wallet with an American Express card and iPhone. The victim smelled of alcohol, later changed the suspect count from two to three and then said he didn't get a good look at the suspects. The victim had one laceration on the top of his head and one laceration on his right arm. He showed no markings consistent with being tased. He refused help from EMS.

Aggravated Assault, 24000 block of Plantation Drive NE
6/30/13 at 4:15 a.m.
Victim said the accused used racial slurs and threatened his life and then hit him with her shoe multiple times. The accused also caused damage to the residence.

Robbery-Commercial, 2353 Cheshire Bridge Road NE
7/3/13 at 1:35 a.m.
An unknown Hispanic man, no other description available, came into the  business and forced his way behind the counter. The suspect then produced a knife and threatened the clerk. The suspect stole $900 in cash from the register and ran out toward the Publix on Lavista Road. Video available.


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