DeKalb Police Increase Patrols off Katie Kerr Following Latest Burglary

DeKalb County Police have increased patrols around Katie Kerr Drive following a seventh burglary in this unincorporated strip of homes between Avondale Estates and City of Decatur.

The patrols come after the latest in a string of burglaries. A home got hit on Monday in the 2800 block of Royal Path Court and another on March 29 in the 1000 block of Ashbury Drive in Decatur.

“Our precinct is aware of the activity in the area,” said DeKalb County Police spokeswoman Mekka Parish. “There are a number of initiatives underway in the area that include increased patrols, to more specialized operations.”

Neighbors have already begun noticing the increased presence of police, according to one neighorhood listserv. Still, they remain on guard due to the growing number of them.

“At this point, they have not confirmed the break ins are linked,” Parish said. “Detectives do believe that some cases may be.”

According to police reports, burglars stole mostly electronics, including flat screen televisions, cameras and laptop computers. In some cases, jewelry was stolen and cash.

According to police reports, at least one witness observed three alleged suspects carrying items from one of the homes hit and then reported the burglars fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed in an “older model gold Saturn." The witness also captured a partial license tag number.

BURGLARIES OFF KATIE KERR TO DATE

2800 block Ashbury Heights Road on Sunday, Jan. 16

DeKalb police officials have met with Neighborhood Watch groups in the affected area in February to discuss the burglaries and provide tips on prevention.

City of Decatur and Avondale Estates police detectives also communicate regularly with their counterparts in DeKalb County.

If you have any tips that can help, please contact DeKalb County Police Department at 770-724-7600.