Atlanta police promises to ‘catch any Grinch trying to steal your Christmas’

ATLANTA, Ga. — Atlanta Police are cracking down on thieves making an attempt to steal your Christmas.

Channel 2′s Elizabeth Rawlins obtained unique physique digital camera video of officers arresting a number of teenagers on the Campcreek Market in Southwest Atlanta on Dec. 2nd when investigators say they have been caught with a stolen automotive.

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The arrest comes as a part of APD’s annual vacation initiative to catch any Grinch making an attempt to steal your Christmas.

“We wish everybody to really feel secure,” stated Capt. Antonio Clay.

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Tens of millions of oldsters are anticipated to buy this complete weekend earlier than Christmas.

However, no matter the place you intend to buy in Atlanta, APD has had further patrols at malls and buying facilities in each precinct since Thanksgiving.

Since Nov. twenty first, investigators in APD Zone 4 have arrested 5 suspects. That features one of many 4 teenagers seen within the unique physique digital camera video after investigators say the teenager was caught with the important thing to a stolen automotive.

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Investigators are reminding buyers simply how straightforward it’s to change into a sufferer.

“We wish you to really feel secure if you are buying, however we don’t need you to change into a simple goal. Don’t depart gadgets in your automotive. Don’t depart your automotive working,” stated Capt. Clay

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