DeKalb County Police Arrest Suspect in String of Residential Burglaries
A 24-year-old man has been charged with 14 counts of burglary after police linked him to a series of break-ins in Decatur, Tucker, and Stone Mountain.
Jerome Watkins
Public Safety Reporter
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DECATUR — DeKalb County Police have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with a string of 14 residential burglaries that targeted homes in Decatur, Tucker, and Stone Mountain over the past three months.
The suspect was arrested Monday after a tip from a neighbor who recognized a vehicle seen near several of the burglarized homes.
Detectives say the suspect targeted homes during daytime hours when residents were at work, typically entering through unlocked back doors or windows. The burglaries resulted in the theft of electronics, jewelry, and cash totaling approximately $85,000.
"This arrest is the result of excellent detective work and community cooperation," said DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos.
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Jerome Watkins
Public Safety Reporter at Atl Daily Now