Wallet Stolen During Basketball Game at Park

A 28-year-old Dacula man had his wallet stolen during a March 13 basketball game at .

The victim left his wallet on the ground near the basketball court fence. According to the victim, a man, whose name and description he gave police, took the wallet and left the scene. The suspect was accompanied by another male. The victim was able to provide police with that man’s name as well.

A witness corroborated the victim’s story and said the suspect picked up the wallet and ran from the basketball court area with the other male following. Another witness reported seeing the two men leave the park in a white vehicle.

The victim’s wallet contained $83 in cash, the victim’s license and a debit card.

The case is listed as active.

In order to prevent theft of personal belongings while at a gym or park, police recommend leaving valuables at home if possible. If you must bring valuables to the park or gym, keep them with you at all times or place them in a secured locker. Do not leave keys, wallets, bags or other valuables unattended at any time.

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

March 13

• Theft, lost or mislaid property in the 1100 block of Lexus Court.

March 14

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March 15

• Entering auto in the 1500 block of Bramlett Hill Lane.
• Identity fraud in the 1200 block of Lilac Arbor Road.

March 16

• Burglary in the 1700 block of Pine Fort Court.
• Burglary in the 2900 block of Mill Park Court.
• Forgery in the 1800 block of Alcovy Road.

March 17

• Marijuana possession in the 3700 block of Braselton Highway.

March 18

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• Theft by taking in the 3400 block of Bailey Road.
• Identity fraud in the 2300 block of Fortune Drive.
• Simple battery in the 1200 block of Dacula Road.

March 19

• Motor vehicle theft in the 2400 block of Winder Highway.
• Simple battery in the 4000 block of Jim Moore Road.

March 20

• Theft by receiving in the 1700 block of Winder Highway.

March 21

• Vandalism in the 2400 block of Winder Highway.

For questions about this blotter, email dacula@patch.com.