A Sandy Springs homeowner’s security camera helped officers track down a man on Sunday who police say was breaking into a parked car while dressed in an Amazon-style delivery vest.
The suspect, identified by police as James Koncinsky Jenkins, was seen on camera rooting around a vehicle in the 1100 block of Hammond Drive, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. The homeowner called 911 after spotting the activity on her camera feed, and officers were sent to the scene.
Investigators say the vest Jenkins wore looked like Amazon delivery gear, but he was not affiliated with the company, FOX 5 Atlanta reports.
According to the Sandy Springs Police Department, officers arrested Jenkins at the scene. Police say he initially gave them several fake names before they confirmed his true identity and discovered that he already had outstanding felony warrants.
He was booked on local charges and later transferred into the custody of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office because of those existing warrants, authorities say.
How the arrest unfolded
Officers were dispatched to the Hammond Drive address after the 911 call from the vehicle owner, who had watched the alleged break-in unfold on her camera system, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. Police say they found Jenkins still in the area and took him into custody.
The Sandy Springs Police Department says officers then worked through the bogus names he allegedly provided, confirmed who he was, and learned about the outstanding felony warrants from other jurisdictions before arranging his transfer to DeKalb County.
What neighbors should know
Sandy Springs police shared video of the arrest as a reminder that criminals sometimes throw on branded vests or uniforms to blend in as delivery workers. The Sandy Springs Police Department notes that similar disguises have been tied to package thefts around the city.
Comparable porch theft schemes, with suspects in delivery-style vests caught on doorbell cameras, have also been reported in Atlanta neighborhoods, as covered by 11Alive. To help investigators, Sandy Springs police encourage residents to register their home security cameras and submit any relevant footage to the department.
Anyone with tips or additional video related to this case is asked to contact the Sandy Springs Police Department or call 911. Officers publicly thanked the resident whose camera footage helped them quickly identify and arrest the suspect.
