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FBAC (Fight Back Against Crime) is a member-supported security patrol employing off-duty Atlanta police officers. Although "off-duty," these police officers retain full policing powers when working for us. They are able to stop and question suspicious persons, ask for IDs, and check for prior arrests and outstanding warrants.

FBAC patrols almost every street in Virginia Highland (see map).

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FBAC News April 2013

LOOKING FOR COMMUNICATIONS VOLUNTEER
At FBAC we are in need of a volunteer for an hour or two per month to help with communications. You are the person who ensures that FBAC's message gets out to its members. You also ensure that the broader community remains aware of what FBAC is, what it does, and that they are regularly reminded that they can support FBAC as a member. This includes monthly postings to VaHi's online discussion boards (VHList and NextDoor) and to our Facebook page. Once a month you make very brief edits to this newsletter. And you help brainstorm how to keep up and expand our membership numbers - not limited to the above means but any way of interacting with and creating more awareness in the Virginia-Highland community.

CRIME STATS
February 17, 2013 through March 16, 2013

Part One Crimes:

Assault: 0

Auto Theft: 0

Commercial Burglary: 0

General Larceny: 0

Homicide: 0

Rape: 0

Residential Burglary: 5

Robbery: 1 (attempt)

Vehicular Related Larceny: 11

2/17/13 9p-9a Burglary 903 Glen Arden Way Watch/Television

2/17/13 9p-9a Burglary 896 Glen Arden Way Computer/Camera/Cash

2/18/13 8p-6a Theft Fr Auto 917 Highland Terr Sheriffs Badge/ID

2/22/13 9p-920p Theft Fr Auto 956 N. Highland Av Computer

2/23/13 7p-940p Theft Fr Auto 1190 N. Highland Av GPS/Checks

2/26/13 11p-8a Theft Fr Auto 880 Virginia Av CD’s/Phone Charger

2/28/13 10a-7p Burglary 1014 St. Charles Av Watches/Handgun

3/3/13 1030p-730p Theft Fr Auto 890 Greenwood Av GPS

3/5/13 4p-10p Theft Fr Auto 1199 N. Highland Av Cash/Backpack

3/5/13 6p-1040p Theft Fr Auto 970 Lanier Blvd Laptop

3/07/13 7p-12p Burglary (Shed) 970 Lanier Blvd Lawnmower

3/8/13 8p-1230a Theft Fr Auto 991 N. Highland Av Ski Geat

3/8/13 4p-10p Theft Fr Auto 1054 N. Highland Av Electronics

3/9/13 0250am Robbery Attempt 680 Greenwood Av Nothing

3/13/13 735p-1030p Theft Fr Auto 1145 Hudson Dr Laptop

3/14/13 730p-730p Theft Fr Auto 1034 Lanier Blvd Briefcase

3/15/13 7p-745a Burglary 1085 Monroe Dr Food

FBAC SECURITY PATROL

February 17, 2013 through March 16, 2013

The Activity Report is a summary of what our FBAC Patrol officers do on their shifts.

Directed Patrols: 22 Lost Person: 0

Drop Ins/Park and Walks: 17 Street Obstruction: 0

Suspicious Person: 5

Alarm Response: 6 Wanted Persons: 1

Suspicious Vehicle: 3 Intoxicated Persons: 0

Parking Complaints: 5 Found Property: 0

Noise Complaints: 1 Criminal Trespass: 2 (One Arrest)

Out of Town Checks: 12 Info for Officers: 3

Abandoned Auto: 1 Shots Fired: 0

FBAC Member Contact: 3 Calls for Service (Cell Phone): 6


News and Notes


Narrative: Pedestrian Robbery 680 Greenwood Av - ATTEMPT ONLY Pedestrian – Apartment (OUTSIDE) / Stranger-Rock/ Injuries- Victim stated that as he was attempting to put the code in at the gate to his home he was hit in the head with a rock by the unknown suspect: a black male, clean shaven, possibly 30 to 35 years old, 6'00'' tall, and wearing a yellow knit cap. He stated he heard the suspect say “give me all your money”. He stated at that point he grabbed the suspect’s right hand that held the rock, so the suspect began hitting him in his face and head with his left hand knocking his glasses off. The victim refused to give up any money and the suspect got free and ran away. The victim received a large bleeding laceration on top of his head above his left eye, and several lacerations on his face and arms.

We are still experiencing Burglary’s in the neighborhood so stay alert. Police have suspects on the Burglary’s and are trying to match up prints to the homes burglarized to obtain warrants for at least one suspect.

An increase of Theft From Autos was observed during this reporting periods. The usual reminder: remove items from your vehicles that are of value.

FBAC Officers arrested two individuals last month. One of the suspects was arrested for Criminal Trespass. This individual has been a problem to residents and businesses in the area for some time. The other suspect was arrested on a warrant after a suspicious person stop. This subject was observed by an FBAC Officer looking into vehicles and checking the handles to see if the vehicles were unlocked.

Keep your eyes and ears open and report all suspicious persons and activity to the Police.

FBAC News March 2013

CRIME STATS
January 20, 2013 through February 16, 2013

Part One Crimes:

Assault: 0

Auto Theft: 4

Commercial Burglary: 1

General Larceny: 0

Homicide: 0

Rape: 0

Residential Burglary: 8

Robbery: 1

Vehicular Related Larceny: 3

1/20/13 12a-8a Comm Burglary 1021 Virginia Av Cash

1/23/13 8p-930a Auto Theft 744 Barnett St Honda Civic

1/29/13 12a Pedestrian Robbery 1012 Todd Road Cash

1/31/13 730p-1245p Auto Theft 789 Frederica St Honda Civic

2/1/13 11p-8a Auto Theft 1046 Belllevue Dr Olds Cutlass

2/3/13 2a-8a Burglary 747 Barnett St Bicycle

2/4/13 530p-7p Theft Fr Auto 1186 N. Highland Av Laptop/Backpack/Wallet

2/4/13 7p-830a Theft Fr Auto 980 Greenwood Av Catalytic Converter

2/6/13 12a-6a Burglary 983 St Charles Av GPS

2/8/13 11a-1115a Theft Fr Auto 746 PDl Terr Chev Truck

2/8/13 5p-630p Burglary 807 Highland Green Way Cameras/Ipad

2/8/13 5p-1030p Burglary 805 PDL Terr Laptop/Scooter

2/19/13 7p-10p Auto Theft 915 N. Highland Av Chev Truck

2/13/13 7p-711p Burglary 805 PDL Place Jewelry

2/15/13 730p-1030p Burglary 684 Cooledge Av Jewelry/Laptop/Watch

2/15/13 818p-825p Burglary 710 Virginia Av Damage

2/15/13 330p-1130p Burglary 690 Virginia Av Rear Fence Damage

FBAC SECURITY PATROL

January 20, 2013 through February 16, 2013

The Activity Report is a summary of what our FBAC Patrol officers do on their shifts.

Directed Patrols: 19 Lost Person: 0

Drop Ins/Park and Walks: 22 Street Obstruction: 0

Suspicious Person: 9

Alarm Response: 11 Wanted Persons: 1

Suspicious Vehicle: 2 Intoxicated Persons: 1

Parking Complaints: 2 Found Property: 0

Noise Complaints: 1 Criminal Trespass: 1

Out of Town Checks: 16 Info for Officers: 5

Abandoned Auto: 2 Shots Fired: 0

FBAC Member Contact: 4 Calls for Service (Cell Phone): 5

News and Notes


Narrative: Pedestrian Robbery 1012 Todd Road -Victim stated that he had just finished withdrawing money from the ATM and was walking north towards Virginia Ave when he heard footsteps from behind him. The victim then stated that he felt a hard object against his back, and that the suspect said: "Give me that shit, mother fucker!" The victim advised that he then glanced over his shoulder and saw that the suspect: was a young black male, approximately 5'6" in height, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. The victim also stated that he saw that the suspect was holding a silver handgun. The victim advised that he then ran away from the suspect towards Virginia Ave NE, and after going a short distance, he turned around and saw the suspect running south along Todd Rd NE towards a parked white vehicle near the intersection of Todd Rd and Virginia Cir.

We are currently experiencing a heavy spike of Residential Burglaries. Thanks to some of the neighbors in the area we have video of a subject of interest. FBAC and the Zone Six Police are working hard to get this situation under control. I have provided a link to look at the photos of an individual that the Police want to speak with. If you see this subject, do not confront him, just call 911 and let the police officer handle the situation. If you recognize this subject, please email Detective J. Summers at jtsomers@atlantaga.gov

The link is as follows: http://imgur.com/a/qjgD9

FBAC Officers arrested three individuals last month. One of the suspects was wanted and is being investigated for crimes related to Theft From Auto’s. It is of interest that the Theft From Auto’s went down after this subjects arrest in the Virginia Highland area. Another subject was arrested for Drinking related charges and the final subject was arrested for Criminal Trespass.

Keep your eyes and ears open and report all suspicious persons and activity to the Police.


FBAC News February 2013

CRIME STATS FROM APD

December 15, 2012 through January 19, 2013

Summary:

Assault: 0

Auto Theft: 2

Commercial Burglary: 2

General Larceny: 3

Homicide: 0

Rape: 0

Residential Burglary: 1

Robbery: 0

Vehicular Related Larceny: 10

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Detail:

12/18/12, 11a-39, Larceny, 820 Drewry St, Mail

12/23/12, 8p, Theft Fr Auto, 992 Rosedale Rd, Catalytic Converter

12/23-24/12, 10p-10p, Theft Fr Auto, 1125 Lanier Blvd, Catalytic Converter

12/28-30/12, 12a-12p, Auto Theft, 642 Cresthill Av, Honda Accord

12/31/12, 4p-8a, Theft Fr Auto, 696 Virginia Av, , GPS

1/3/13, 2a-230a, Theft Fr Auto, 836 St Charles Av, Change

1/3-4/13, 9a-12p, Theft Fr Auto, 735 Amsterdam Av, 42.00 Cash

1/7/13, 7p-920p, Theft Fr Auto, 794 N. Highland Av, Backpack

1/7/13, 1a-7a, Theft Fr Auto, 1099 Lanier Blvd, GPS,

1/8/13, 8p-10a, Theft Fr Auto, 852 Arlington Pl, 2 Laptops

1/8/13, 5a-520a, Comm Burglary, 1054 St Charles Av, Cash/Mercahndise

1/8/13, 5a-520a, Comm Burglary, 1060 St. Chales Av, Cash/Mercahndise

1/10/13, 740p-959p, Theft Fr Auto, 1033 N. Highland Av, Backpack

1/11/13, 3a, Larceny, 1235 Virginia Av, Scooter

1/12/13, 410a-420a, Burglary, 1151 Rosedale Rd, Ipod Touch

1/12/13, 4a-12p, Larceny, 1171 Rosedale Rd, Bicycle/Tool Box

1/16/13, 5a-6a, Auto Theft, 881 N. Highland Av, Honda Civic

1/19/13, 10p-1059p, Theft Fr Auto, 927 Rosedale Rd, Backpack

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FBAC PATROL ACTIVITY

December 15, 2012 through January 19, 2013

The Activity Report is a summary of what our FBAC Patrol officers do on their shifts.

Abandoned Auto: 0

Alarm Response: 7

Calls for Service (Cell Phone): 9

Criminal Trespass: 2

Directed Patrols: 29

Drop Ins/Park and Walks: 25

FBAC Member Contact: 9

Found Property: 0

Info for Officers: 3

Intoxicated Persons: 5

Lost Person: 0

Noise Complaints: 5

Out of Town Checks: 26

Parking Complaints: 8

Shots Fired: 0

Street Obstruction: 0

Suspicious Person: 11

Suspicious Vehicle: 3

Wanted Persons: 2

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NEWS AND NOTES FROM SGT. CLARK

Happy New Year to everyone, and I hope this year brings good things for all.

Theft from autos was the crime of the month and continues to be an issue for the neighborhood and citywide. I encourage everyone to speak with each other about leaving items of value in their vehicle. As long as the criminals have a place to thrive they will return until they are caught or the merchandise runs out.

FBAC Officers arrested two individuals last month. Both of these individuals were wanted individuals from two separate counties. Both were stopped by FBAC officers for suspicious activity. Pay attention to your surroundings and go with your gut and feelings if you feel that doesn’t seem right and call the police. If there is nothing to it, then no harm done, you may be preventing a crime.

The two commercial burglaries on St. Charles Av. have generated a person of interest that we are currently looking for. This individual is a suspect in the burglaries. We ask again that you ask your friends and neighbors in Virginia-Highland to join FBAC, to help make Virginia-Highland a safer neighborhood. We can do this if we work together as a team.

FBAC News January 2013

A Happy and Safe New Year from:

Your FBAC officers:
Sgt. Chris Clark, 24 years on the force (APD)
Ken Allen, 25 years on the force
Chip Cook, 25 years on the force
Bill Skeens, 10 years on the force
Gary Free, 15 years on the force

Your FBAC volunteers:
Nancy Safay
Brian Gross

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NEWS AND NOTES FROM SGT. CLARK, OUR LEAD OFFICER

FBAC officers arrested two individuals last month. Both of these individuals were in our local parks after-hours, which violates city ordinance. Please be aware of and report persons in the parks after-hours as some of these individuals utilize the parks for concealment before and after crimes are committed.
As 2012 comes to a close, we would like to thank all of the FBAC members for their participation in the program. We encourage you to speak with your neighbors and ask them to join in your efforts to fight crime in Virginia-Highland. Through the partnership with our FBAC officers – all Atlanta police officers – we can be proactive in our efforts to fight crime.

We would like to see every member recruit one new member to the program to make our efforts stronger in 2013. We need every member’s help to keep the program up-and-running in our community. Please take a little bit of time out of your day to speak with your neighbors about joining.
We look forward to 2013 and hope that everyone has a great year, and be careful out there!


NEWS FROM BRIAN GROSS, MEMBERSHIP VOLUNTEER
Thanks to Sgt. Clark and Officer Skeens who spoke to a neighborhood safety meeting for Maryland/Vance and adjacent streets. We have at least three new members in the area now!

We are still actively looking for volunteers who would like to increase awareness of the patrol and get more people to sign up. The more members - the more patrol hours! Let me know (brian@fbacvahi.com) if you or someone you know is interested.



CRIME STATS FROM APD

November 25, 2012 through December 15, 2012
Part One Crimes:
Assault: 0
Auto Theft: 2
Commercial Burglary: 0
General Larceny: 1
Homicide: 0
Rape: 0
Residential Burglary: 1
Robbery: 0
Vehicular Related Larceny: 6

Part Two, Crime Details
11/25/12, 10p-12p, Theft Fr Auto, 800 N. Highland Av, Purse/Blackberry
11/28/12, 6p-7p, Theft Fr Auto, 752 N. Highland Av, GPS
11/29/12, 11a-1134a, Burglary, 855 Highland Terr , Change
12/3/12, 550p-7a, Theft Fr Auto, 841 Frederica St, Gps
12/3/12, 1145p-745a, Auto Theft, 811 Greenwood Av, Chrysler Van
12/10/12, 8p-10p, Theft Fr Auto, 1190 N. Highland Av, Books
12/10/12, 7a-710a, Theft Fr Auto, 675 Greenwood Av, Cell Phone Charger
12/12/12, 7p-9p, Theft Fr Auto, 780 N. Highland Av, Laptops
12/14/12, 1250a-650a, Auto Theft, 997 Bellevue Dr, Acura Integra
12/15/12, 12p-4p, Larceny, 850 Ponce De Leon Terr, Trailer

PATROL REPORT


November 25, 2012 through December 15, 2012
The Activity Report is a summary of what our FBAC Patrol officers do on their shifts.
Abandoned Auto: 1
Alarm Response: 5
Calls for Service (Cell Phone): 7
Criminal Trespass: 3
Directed Patrols: 32
Drop Ins/Park and Walks: 22
FBAC Member Contact: 7
Found Property: 0
Info for Officers: 5
Intoxicated Persons: 2
Lost Person: 0
Noise Complaints: 2
Out of Town Checks: 17
Parking Complaints: 6
Shots Fired: 0
Street Obstruction: 0
Suspicious Person: 15
Suspicious Vehicle: 4
Wanted Persons: 0