Car Reported Stolen in Hamilton Mill

A Hamilton Mill resident learned his vehicle had been stolen when police contacted him after discovering the car a short distance away from the victim's residence.

Police were called to Vista Creek Drive address on Nov. 28 to investigate a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle, a blue 2009 Dodge Challenger, was parked against the curb with its wheels missing. The driver’s side window was smashed, but the steering column appeared to be intact according to the police report.

The officer ran the tag and discovered the owner of the vehicle lived nearby. When contacted by phone, the owner said he last saw the vehicle parked in his driveway when he left for work earlier that morning.

The officer could not determine how the vehicle was driven or moved from the victim’s residence. Other than the missing wheels and broken window, the car was noted to be in good condition.

The case is listed as active.

Other recent incidents investigated by the Gwinnett County Police Department include:

Nov. 24

• Simple battery in the 1900 block of Discovery Drive.
• Battery in the 2300 block of Whitehouse Road.
• Entering auto in the 2100 block of Ivey Chase Drive.

Nov. 25

• Vandalism in the 2500 block of Foxy Drive.

Nov. 26

• Burglary in the 1500 block of Brooks Pointe Court.
• Burglary in the 2600 block of Amberly Hills Trail.

Nov. 27

• Identity fraud in the 3300 block of New Hope Road.

Nov. 28

• Identity fraud in the 2400 block of Hamilton Mill Road.
• Motor vehicle theft in the 3300 block of Vista Creek Drive.
• Simple assault in the 600 block of Cashiers Road.

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