DeKalb Co. Police Nab 2 in Connection to Robberies

DeKalb County police reported that they have arrested a pair of men in connection with recent armed robberies in a sweep of Briarcliff Road.

According to police, the investigation is looking into whether the suspects arrested over the weekend may be linked to three recent attacks in the area against women. The duo are charged with robbing a pizza deliveryman and a taxi cab driver.

Three women have been assaulted in the vicinity in less than a month.

The most recent attack was approximately 5:30 a.m. Saturday at the Park At Briarcliff apartment complex when a woman was physically assaulted and robbed.

DeKalb County Woman Assaulted at Apartment Complex

DeKalb County police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a woman in an apartment complex off Briarcliff Road Tuesday afternoon.

The incident was centered less than two miles from where a 54-year-old female jogger was stabbed in March.

According to authorities, the woman was taking her items into her new apartment and came face to face with a masked attacker shortly before 4:30 p.m.

Anyone with information about today's attack is asked to contact the DeKalb County Special Victims Unit at (770) 724-7710.

DeKalb County Fire Claims 2 Lives

An early morning fire in DeKalb County has left two people dead.

According to fire investigators, an adult and a child, whose names have not been released, were discovered dead inside an apartment in the 1600 block of Briarcliff Road. The two-alarm fire reportedly started shortly before 8 a.m.

The fire reportedly damaged four apartments in the 16-unit building.

Woman Awakes to Naked Man in her Condo

One Atlanta area woman got an unwelcome surprise to start the New Year.

According to police, the woman awoke Thursday evening in her Briarcliff Road condo to find a naked man in her bedroom. Entry to the gated complex reportedly requires a key code.

Police said that the woman, who fled the residence, was not injured.

In the meantime, police are warning women in the area to be vigilant of their surroundings.