GTPD Solves Case of Scooter Thefts with Arrest

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Atlanta, GA | Posted: April 25, 2018

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GTPD arrested Elijah Battise for stealing scooters on campus.

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Georgia Tech Police arrested Elijah Louise Battise of Riverdale on April 24 in connection with a string of scooter thefts on campus.

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Georgia Tech Police arrested Elijah Louise Battise of Riverdale on April 24 in connection with a string of scooter thefts on campus. Battise has been booked at the Fulton County Jail on six counts of felony burglary in the second degree and six counts of misdemeanor theft by taking.

A juvenile accomplice was also arrested during the investigation.

Battise was apprehended by plainclothes officers at the Centergy parking Deck near the area for bicycles and scooters. Based on video surveillance, Battise was wanted for stealing eight mopeds and scooters from the North Avenue Apartments parking deck during the week of the Institute’s spring break, March 17-25. He was also wanted by Atlanta Police for the theft of three mopeds from the Square on Fifth apartments near campus.

“This arrest was the result of good police work,” said GTPD Chief Rob Connolly. “We have resources to keep this campus safe. We used a combination of technology and old-fashioned foot patrols to bring him in.”

In addition to the criminal charges, Battise has been issued a lifetime ban from the Georgia Tech campus.

GTPD reminds the campus community to report any information regarding criminal incidents by calling 404-894-2500 or by emailing crimetips@police.gatech.edu. GTPD also offers the following safety reminders:

  • Walk in well-lit areas. To report inoperative exterior campus lighting, visit: http://www.facilities.gatech.edu/om/requests/lighting.php.
  • Walk with a friend or in a group.
  • Be aware of your surroundings.
  • Immediately report suspicious activity to the Georgia Tech Police by calling 404-894-2500. Program GTPD's number into your cell phone.
  • For on-campus transportation from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., please call the Stingerette at 404-385-RIDE.
  • Safety escorts are available through the Georgia Tech Police Department by calling 404-894-2500 or 4-GTPD.
  • Download the LiveSafe safety app for quick access to the Georgia Tech Police Department and other safety resources. 

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  • Created By: Lance Wallace
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  • Created On: Apr 25, 2018 - 1:34pm
  • Last Updated: Apr 25, 2018 - 1:34pm