---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Harvey Davis <harveydavis@bellsouth.net> Date: Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 11:08 AM Subject: [Sandtown] Response from Fulton Police Chief Gary Stiles on the CITGO To: sandtownmembersonly@googlegroups.com, sandtown@googlegroups.com *I just received this response from Police Chief Gary Stiles on this incident: * *From:* Stiles, Gary [mailto:Gary.Stiles@fultoncountyga.gov] *Sent:* Tuesday, October 18, 2016 10:58 AM *To:* Anna Thomas <athoma59b@gmail.com>; ROBINSON JR., JULIUS M < jr1627@att.com> *Cc:* mail@harveydavis.com; Darnell, Emma <Emma.Darnell@fultoncountyga.gov>; Adams, Corey <Corey.Adams@fultoncountyga.gov>; Cotton, Hattie < Hattie.Cotton-Tukes@fultoncountyga.gov>; Halbert, Darryl <Darryl.Halbert@ fultoncountyga.gov>; KBottoms@AtlantaGa.Gov *Subject:* RE: Yet another crime at the CITGO at 5225 Campbellton @ Boat Rock (DAYTIME!!) Below is the email I sent to Delphine Knaff just a few minutes ago regarding this incident and the rash of similar crimes in the Metro area. This problem is not isolated to South Fulton or SW Atlanta, it is Metro wide. In truth it is the newest crime problem in many of the urban and suburban areas in the country. We are addressing it the best we can, but we cannot sit at convenience stores indefinitely. Instead, we use analytics and targeted intelligence led techniques to arrest the people committing these crimes. It is rare that they stay in jail longer than a few days to a week before they are released on a low bond, if any bond is required at all. It is not the “wild west” when citizens rightfully protect themselves and their property and there are many lawful ways to do this. Be aware of your surroundings, call the police if you see something suspicious, and never leave valuables in your car (not even under the seat) no matter where you are. As a small tip, these criminals many times are present and watching as you get out of car. IF they see a woman exit a car with no purse they pretty much assume it is in the car, or they might see you put it under the seat. Gary Gary D. Stiles Chief of Police <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Delphine, Thank you for your involvement and your earnest desire to help. The police department has been, and is continuing to investigate this location and these types of crimes particularly. My Crime Analysis and Crime Suppression Units have identified a number of groups of young men committing these crimes in South Fulton as well as Atlanta, Cobb, and Dekalb Counties. We have arrested quite a large number of them for crimes ranging from armed robbery, car-jacking, motor vehicle theft and even murder. So far all of those arrested have been repeatedly released on bond with the exception of the murder suspect. When they are out of jail they return to their criminal activity. Additionally, Captain Cotton-Tukes’ Team is assisting with crime patrols, and crime prevention education. If you watch the local news you will see that hardly a night goes by in metro Atlanta where this type of crime occurs. Thank you for your continued support! I hope this is helpful. Gary Gary D. Stiles Chief of Police *From:* Harvey Davis [mailto:harveydavis@bellsouth.net] *Sent:* Tuesday, October 18, 2016 8:53 AM *To:* ~ *Subject:* Yet another crime at the CITGO at 5225 Campbellton @ Boat Rock (DAYTIME!!) *From Leslie Coleman:* "Listen! Women just completely stay away from the Citgo on the corner of Campbellton & Boat rock. It's happening at night and as I have just experienced in the middle of the day. They are snatching purses and even if you try to outsmart them like I did by putting it under the seat it doesn't matter. They’re coming for your purse! My day right now. Sigh... won't steal my Joy though. I watched as it happened & they were so quick nothing I could do. I'm ok though." -- -- You received this message because your email address is subscribed to the Sandtown Community Association Email Distribution www.sandtown.org IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO RECEIVE EMAIL FROM THIS GROUP JUST SEND AN EMAIL TO sandtown-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/ group/sandtown?hl=en --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sandtown Community Association" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to sandtown+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.