Zone 2 officers on heightened alert for slider crimes find their proactive efforts paying off.
On May 31, 2021, Zone 2 officers were on the lookout for slider crime activity when they stopped to observe the QT Parking lot at 761 Sidney Marcus Boulevard. They quickly noticed two males walking through the parking lot and realized the pair was closely watching vehicles as they parked. The officers watched the pair for an extended period and saw them walking to and from the parking lot, in between fuel pumps, around parked cars and looking into at least one parked vehicle. Officers approached the two and began speaking with them. As they talked, an officer noticed one of the males, 19-year-old Cedric Woods, was carrying a concealed handgun.
When Mr. Woods saw the officer looking toward the weapon, he fled on foot. Officers pursued him and took him into custody nearby. Officers located the handgun and determined it was loaded and had been stolen recently, during a vehicle theft on Peachtree Road in Zone 5. Officers also recovered three credit cards and a social security card which had been stolen during vehicle thefts or thefts from vehicles. Mr. Woods was found to be a convicted felon and was charged with Loitering or Prowling, Obstruction, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime, Theft by Receiving Stolen Property and Financial Transaction Card Theft and taken to the Fulton County Jail. Officers passed on the information of Mr. Woods’ arrest to those investigating the theft cases and additional charges are possible.
The Zone 2 officers are to be commended for their professionalism and awareness in this incident. Their actions likely prevented other people from being victimized on this date. We are pleased with the work of our Zone 2 officers and all the men and women patrolling our streets who put their lives on the line each day to reduce crime and to make the city safer. APD will continue its due diligence in fighting crime, investigating cases, and holding suspects accountable. We ask for the community’s help in reducing crime by remembering not to leave valuables or firearms inside unattended vehicles. We also need you to pay attention to your surroundings, turn your vehicles off and lock your doors when you exit your car. These key steps can help make a difference and may keep you from being victimized. If you see something, say something by calling 911. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477).
10 июн 2021
