Fayette County had three entering auto incidents and one burglary during the week of Dec. 8-14. Windows were smashed in each of the entering auto incidents.
Two of the three entering auto incidents occurred on Dec. 10 at McCurry Park along Ga. Highway 54 east of Fayetteville.
In one of the incidents, the owner of a 2004 Lexus arrived at the park and walked her dog for approximately 30 minutes. She retured to the car just before 2 p.m. to find that the driver’s door had been smashed and her purse and its contents stolen, said Sheriff Barry Babb.
Another entering auto at McCurry Park was reported at 2 p.m. and was thought to have occurred between 1-2 p.m.
Babb said a woman and her two children arrived at the park at approximately 1 p.m. After returning from the playground the woman found a rear window of her Ford Fiesta smashed-in and her purse and contents stolen, Babb said.
A third entering auto incident was reported on Dec. 11 on Marlett Manor off Rivers Road. The vehicle owner told deputies he was preparing to go to work and found that his company’s truck had been entered.
Deputies noted that a rear window had been broken and a pipe saw and impact drill stolen, Babb said.
Babb said deputies on Dec. 11 responded to an alarm call on Stillbrook Way off Helmer Road in north Fayette County
Babb said deputies arriving at the residence were told by a witness that he heard the alarm sound and saw two young black males with short haircuts and wearing sweaters leaving in a gray SUV and driving toward Helmer Road.
Babb said the front door had been kicked-in, though no items were reported stolen.
The previous week, a burglary in Fayetteville was one of the more serious crimes to occur in Fayette County during the week of Dec. 1-7.
Fayetteville Police spokesman Mike Whitlow said the Dec. 4 burglary occurred between 3 p.m. and 9:25 p.m.
The homeowner reported that when returning to the residence he found the kitchen window broken in the rear of the house and the home ransacked. The only items missing were jewelry, Whitlow said.
Whitlow reminded people to make sure their homes are locked and, if available, alarms are activated before leaving.
“Neighbors can watch out for their neighbors,” Whitlow added as an additional precaution.
During the holiday season, as with other times during the year, Whitlow reminded shoppers to lock their vehicles and keep all purchases out of sight.
Peachtree City Police reported a forgery incident at the Home Depot on Dec. 3.
Store employees called police after a customer attempted a purchase using an altered driver’s license and credit card. The person left the area before police could arrive.
