Atlanta GA, October 18, 2025
News Summary
Atlanta police are investigating a series of significant burglaries in southwest Atlanta, where large amounts of cash were stolen from local businesses, raising safety concerns. The incidents involved a theft of $150,000 from a check cashing business and $28,803 from a bar. Eyewitness accounts and surveillance footage are assisting in the search for the suspects, with business owners expressing worry about the impact on their livelihoods. A reward is being offered for information leading to the identification of the culprits.
Atlanta Police Investigate Multiple High-Value Burglaries
Atlanta police are investigating a series of high-value burglaries in southwest Atlanta, including a significant theft of $150,000 from a check cashing business and another incident involving a theft of $28,803 from a local bar. The incidents occurred just days apart, raising concerns among business owners and residents in the area.
The first burglary took place early Friday morning around 5:45 a.m. at a business located near the 2800 block of Campbellton Road. Officers responding to the scene discovered a large hole in the rear wall of the building, indicating forced entry. No suspects or victims were present when the police arrived. Inside, investigators found a damaged safe and confirmed that approximately $28,803 in cash had been stolen. Eyewitness accounts indicate that two male suspects were seen exiting a silver Toyota Camry with the license plate CZB9958. One suspect was reportedly cutting through the wall while the other acted as a lookout. After accessing the interior, they stole cash from the safe and fled the scene.
In another incident, a break-in occurred at ATL Sports Bar II on Pryor Street at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Monday. Surveillance footage from the bar captured the burglars breaking through the front door and heading directly to the owner’s office. During the theft, the suspects managed to steal a safe containing $5,000 in cash, blank checks, and the business license. The video also showed the suspects struggling to fit the safe into the trunk of their car and ultimately transferring it to the front seat before driving away. The bar owner, Frankie Turner, has expressed concern about the impact of the theft on his business, stating that he might have to close down. To encourage tips leading to the identification of the suspects, Turner is offering a $2,000 reward.
A separate but related robbery took place around 8:30 a.m. when two suspects entered the Atlanta Check Cashers through the ceiling and demanded access to the safe. The robbers forced an employee to guide them to the safe and then duct-taped the employee in a bathroom. Ultimately, they stole two cash trays containing a total of $150,000. After completing the heist, the suspects fled in an older model (possibly black or green) pickup truck that was being driven by a third accomplice.
As investigations into these alarming incidents continue, authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that might help identify the suspects involved in both robberies. The potential economic impact on local businesses has raised awareness of safety concerns in the area.
FAQ
What amount was stolen from the local bar ATL Sports Bar II?
The thieves stole a safe containing $5,000 in cash, blank checks, and the business license.
What was the total amount stolen in the burglary at Atlanta Check Cashers?
The robbers stole two cash trays containing a total of $150,000.
What reward is the bar owner offering for information about the suspects?
The bar owner, Frankie Turner, is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the identification of the suspects.
Key Features of Recent Burglaries
| Business | Incident Time | Stolen Amount | Method of Entry | Suspect Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Checking Business | 8:30 a.m. | $150,000 | Ceiling break-in | Older model pickup truck |
| ATL Sports Bar II | 6:30 a.m. Monday | $5,000 + business license | Breaking through the door | Not specified |
| Undisclosed Business | 5:45 a.m. Friday | $28,803 | Cutting through the wall | SUV (silver Toyota Camry) |
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Additional Resources
- Fox 5 Atlanta: Southwest Atlanta Sports Bar May Close After Thieves Steal Cash-Filled Safe
- Wikipedia: Burglary
- Fox 5 Atlanta: Thief Caught on Camera in South Fulton Restaurant
- Google Search: High-Value Burglaries Atlanta
- WSB TV: Robbers Plummet Through Atlanta Ceiling Stealing $150K Cash
- Google Scholar: Business Theft
- NBC News: Robbers in Atlanta Falling Through Ceiling
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Theft
- USA Today: Cash Stolen from Ceiling in Atlanta
- Google News: Atlanta Theft
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