On February 17th, 2024, officers responded after a neighbor called 911 over a suspicious man. He allegedly went up to her front porch with a package acting as if he was delivering it and then began asking strange questions. He eventually left and officers met up with him down the street. >> Hey, what's up? >> What's up? >> It's Officer Thomas out with the Clayton County Police Department. The reason why I'm getting out with you, there was a lady that was served down the street. Were you at somebody's house earlier? >> I was just texting on the phone. >> Okay, you were just sitting outside? >> Yeah, I was just texting on the phone. I was coming to meet my buddy. >> I'm not with that. >> I got it. I'm going to go to work right now. >> Yeah, so that that that's what it was. Were you >> I was just texting. I was making a quick text north. >> Okay, so >> Yeah. >> They they were saying you were on the front porch. >> No, no, no, no. I was fine. >> You were just sitting outside the house? >> Sitting outside on my phone in the car. >> Okay, you have your ID on you? >> No, I don't. >> I'm about to go to >> You don't have your driver's license on you right now? >> I don't have anything. I'm about to go to work right now. >> Okay. I'm about to be I got I'm 10 minutes late already. What's your first name? >> Mike. >> Mike, M I K E? >> Yes. >> And then what's your last name, Mike? >> You got my information. >> And then what's your birthday? >> 1984. >> 1984? >> Yes. >> You got my information. You work at the Classic Center, okay? >> They were concerned and and that was why you do work at the Classic Center? >> at the Classic Center. >> Okay, let me just work this thing out over there, okay? >> If that's the case, I got you. >> I got to go to work. >> I appreciate it. >> I know >> I know you guys have an event and I and I and I know and I know Losc, so it's fine. >> to be late now. I'll get in more trouble. I just got to change, okay? >> Just give me 1 second. >> Okay. I don't want him to get in trouble with Losc. >> No, uh from that suspicious person. I got that name and date of birth when you're ready. >> Promise, if you have a problem, you can say Officer Thomas stopped you and Losc will understand. >> No, they >> I have my date of birth on you ready. >> I've been out sick the last 2 days. They're going to be pissed off. First name Mike, last name >> I'm being so much trouble over Please don't give me my card. I just started this job. >> No, I'm good. >> I'm still going to be here with the cross town. >> Do you know either? >> Yeah, what's up for me? It being cold, This Georgia weather >> This Georgia weather is ridiculous. >> Is it? I know it's cold one day, hot the >> Bipolar. >> Yeah. >> That's what be making people sick around here. >> Yeah. >> I'm not saying you did anything. I'm not accusing you of any crime. Just that that was why I got out with you. You said you were on the front porch. And then I drove up in here talking to this guy. It looks like you know him though, so that's fine. >> Is he that slow? >> And I promise everything you say pans out to be, I will have you back on the way. But try and make sure you have a license or at least a picture of your license on your phone. >> A lot of us will allow you to substitute pictures of driver's licenses in case you don't have one. >> I've left my driver's license at home every now and then, so I know how it is. >> I've been in between houses and stuff like that. >> Yeah. So, I know how it is. I do keep a picture on my phone of my license on my phone just just in case. >> I was out of work for like 5 months, so I just literally just started. >> Okay. Hopefully it shouldn't be too much longer. They just have to type it in on the computer. >> So, you doing all right? >> Yeah. >> I'm good. Please don't get me fired. Please. >> Hopefully they'll type >> got to go home and take care of my kids. I got to be there at 5:00. >> Yeah, yeah. They got the little event going on tonight. >> I know. It was packed last night. >> It's slammed tonight, too. You can't get up and down the streets around there. >> Nope. I passed those things to go. >> They can get up there. >> Really? What's the worst part of it? >> It's their interceptor version. >> What's the worst part? >> Don't remember that off the top of my head. I ain't into cars like that. I just drive them around. >> Yeah. >> Hope they don't break. >> Do you guys do like maintenance on them like once a month and stuff? >> They do maintenance. Yeah. The depart- uh the fleet does. >> Okay. She's killing me, Thomas. I got to go, bro. >> Usually they type faster than this. I don't know what they got going on. I wish I had, you know, a portable one that I could just pop up. >> at yeah. >> One of those you know, one of those Oculus things that you could like flip down. >> the worst headache ever. Yeah. I had one. It gave me the worst headache ever. >> Yeah. Or maybe like one lens that you could flip down and shows you everything. >> Yeah, yeah. >> Won't have it in 2040 2045. >> Well, you know, the Oculus is starting to do college uh and all that with it now. >> Yeah, could pull up like web pages and movies and all kinds of stuff now, too. It was so cool. Like, I was hitting the walls and everything when I was playing with it. Some dude was sit- sitting going to bathroom, watching his movie in like HD. I was just like, "What the hell? I can watch it on my phone. I don't need that little thing over my face." [ __ ] let me just run you in the computer real quick. Hang on. >> Come on, just follow me. Got to get dressed and all this things on. >> I believe you. Give me 30 seconds. >> All right, thank you. >> That's all it takes. >> Oh, man. What's just taking so long? What in the same >> So, who was that? >> That's the That's the guy that that lady called in about, but he says that he's just looking. Although, his name's not coming back. >> Oh, that's the one from the guy that was on the on the porch? >> Yeah. >> All right, cool. >> Yeah, appreciate it. >> Yeah, all right. >> Bye. >> [music] >> The officer actually knows the people at the man's job and decides to give them a call. >> Hello. >> Hey, I know you're probably busy with the event, but do you know a um Mike says he's the operations manager at the Classic Center. Gus. >> Mike who? >> Mike He's apparently an operations manager over there, has to get down there. >> Has to get down where? >> Apparently, he's working your event tonight. I was just trying to figure out we can't get a return on him, so I didn't know if you might have known him or not. >> Is he working like security or something? He said he's an operational manager? >> Yeah, he says he's an operational manager. >> Um I mean, he can be, but I don't I don't know his name. I mean, unless unless I just don't know him. >> Yeah, I don't know what he has going on, but I didn't get a return, so I figured I'd call and check. I'll try and figure out what's up with it then. I appreciate it. >> All right, yeah, I don't know his name. Mike what? I don't know any Mike. >> That's what was taking so long. It's not the name's not coming back, that's why. Go ahead. He's a what? Run that tag for him and see if it comes back >> Yeah, that's why it was taking so long. >> my mom right now. >> I'm on with us. She said, "What department do you work for?" >> I work for uh setups. >> She He said setups? >> Yeah. >> Operations manager, operations manager, aren't >> Well, setups, yeah. I'm working to my way to operations manager. >> Oh, he works in setups. >> I know Paul really well and all that. I just started. Literally just started. >> No. Yeah, just trying to make sure that I got your name right. It's m i k e, last name cuz it's not coming back. All right, I appreciate it, Les. We'll figure it out. Thanks. Your birthday's 84? >> Hey, Dad. Hey, Dad, it's me. JD. >> You know your social security number? >> Uh A social security number? All right, hold on. I'm with the cops right now. Yeah, I just got pulled over here. Hey, Mom. >> All right, what happened? Yeah, looks about right. Recognize the name. Something recent. What state's your license out of? >> Georgia. >> Can you check that? It says transferred out of state. >> Yeah, I was in Georgia when I returned with that. >> Did you have anywhere else that maybe it would be from? Now? >> No. >> Now, have you applied for one at another location, moved, and come back, anything at all? >> Uh I know, but no. I lost it not too long ago. >> You lost it? >> Yeah. >> All right. >> I What did you say, Mom? I don't know. I'm I'm trying to go to work. I'm trying I'm I'm on my way to work right now. Yeah, you want to talk to her? I'm on my way to work. What does she need? She's asking if you're going to let me go or not because I'm on my way to work. >> As soon as I can verify your license status, absolutely. I'm sorry. >> I got to register for the Georgia one here. I haven't done it yet. >> What state is it out of? >> Florida. >> Florida? >> Yeah. >> That's why. >> Oh, really? Still got to stop and get a Red Bull. Said I still got to stop and get a Red Bull. >> That's why I recognized the name, and I knew there was something about Classic Center and all that. >> I don't know what you're talking about. Can I go to work now or what? >> Where's work at? >> Classic Center. Yes, I work there. Paul is my main Paul is the GM over there. They know Dave is probably a Jeremy or a Christian or Crane. I don't know yet. >> From that 29 place? Hang on just a minute cuz we're still looking into what the deal was with the situation that you were out for around here for. Did we ever determine that? >> Yeah, you said that you had stopped and and typed on your phone, all right? >> Yeah, go ahead and >> Yeah, I stopped and used the phone. And like this is the porch I'm on. >> I got you. >> Yeah, I know them. >> You know >> Yes. >> Okay. Who are they? I I just got here so fill me in. >> Okay, all right. So, they had known them from back in the day when I lived in L.A. B. All right, I know their grandson Teo. I was looking for him. >> Okay. >> All right. Yes, I bumped into him not too long ago because he's not answering his phone and he wants an extra job. He works at E.J. Warehouse. So, I was like, "Hey, look here. I'll stop by and help and try to get you a job and give you the info because we need more workers since we got the whole stadium going on. We're trying to get more workers on because we got all that to fulfill. >> Okay. Where you living [clears throat] at? >> I'm living over there in Well, right now in between places. I've been staying at my friend's house right over here off of uh >> Okay. >> Staying at her her her apartment. >> And is this your vehicle? >> It's my mom's vehicle. >> It's your mom's vehicle? >> the >> Where does she live at? Okay. She's >> I was just on the phone with her. >> And what was your name again? >> Mike. >> Mike? >> Yes. >> Okay. All right, go ahead and step out of the vehicle for me. >> Okay, all right. What's going >> Yeah, you hop out. There you go. Turn around, spin around. Let me check the back of your back. >> What did I do wrong? I got Oh, okay. I got it. >> Give us just 1 second and we'll explain it all, okay? >> In case my mom called the cops on me cuz of the car. She's not pressing charges or anything. I already talked to her about >> All right, first of all we asked you your name multiple times. >> Keep saying Mike. >> But it's not >> Yeah. >> Guys, I've got that already. Mike's Mike's not Mike's it. >> Because you lied and we figured out lies. And second to that >> have no warrants out, do I? >> You do have a warrant. >> All right. >> Yeah, probation violation. You know what else is a crime in Georgia? False name to law enforcement. I don't even know why you did that. >> Can I smoke one more cigarette before I go in? Please? >> 295. >> No? >> Yeah, you're in custody now. >> Well. >> I'll let him decide that cuz you're going with him. >> I don't have my cigarettes right here. Real quick is >> You just put your phone down in the vehicle. We can grab that for you. Is there anything else in the vehicle that you need? >> Yeah, I'll call my mom so she can come get it. >> And then that's the question is can mom come get it? Will she have someone that can bring her here to get it? >> Yes, she can. >> Okay. Have you already called her and talked to her? >> Yeah, I already called her and talked to her. >> So you knew this was happening. >> Well, I probably told her Well, she already told me that uh that she called the police because of the car and stuff. >> She called the police to report you missing cuz she hasn't seen you in 5 days. So you're also listed as a missing person and they should be having the warrant. >> Yeah, okay. Can you just lay those keys in the car and she can come here shortly and get it? >> [clears throat] >> What's her phone number? >> 706 >> Hang on, let me get my paper out. Sorry. >> You're faster than me. All right, 706. >> 420 short >> What's going on there? >> Yeah. Uh 706 >> All right, I'll get in touch with her and verify that she can get over here and get it. >> Okay. >> And that way she can know that you are not missing any longer. If she doesn't already. >> I was just on the phone with her, so. >> All right. I'm going to go ahead and start making those calls up. >> You're good. >> Yeah, appreciate it. >> All right, buddy. Have a great day. >> All right, well, good luck to you. Thank you. >> You want to smile with you. All right, let's go. >> There we go. >> Good gracious. All right. Got it. >> All right, can we just let this probation thing slide? Can we let this probation thing slide? >> Unfortunately, no. >> All right. Been there enough. >> Well. I'm on probation now. It ended. >> Apparently not. And if it ended, why aren't you giving us the right information? You only give us wrong information. >> I have a feeling my mom called the cops because of the car. >> You're going to be arrested for being in a stolen car anyway, right? >> Do what? >> So then you were going to be arrested for being in a stolen car anyway, right? >> She called about the car being stolen and you're in the car. It doesn't really matter what name you give us. >> Say, is this Dorothy? >> Yes, it is. >> Hey, it's Officer Thomas. We We got your son here with us. We were just calling to see if you were going to be able to come and pick up the car. >> Why? No, I can't. Why? He can't drive it? >> Yeah, he has a warrant for his arrest. So, he's He's going with us. Do you have somebody that's going to be able to come and pick up the vehicle? >> Oh. I'm going to have to find somebody to do it for me. I think my daughter's at work. Why is there a warrant for his arrest? He's not on probation or anything. >> I can't disclose what the warrant is for unless that's fine with him. Are you fine with me telling her what the warrant's for? >> Yeah. >> It's for a probation violation. So, the car is not sitting smack in the middle of the roadway. So, it's not a hazard right now. But if it sits there for a while, then it is going to have to be towed. So, as long as you can The key The key is sitting >> Where's it at? Where's my vehicle at? >> Yes, ma'am. You'll see it sitting on the side of the road. It's parked in front of a house on the side of the roadway. >> Okay. I'm going to try to find somebody to come get the vehicle. >> My sergeant said he'll give it to the midnight supervisor to hold for this shift. But if it's not picked up If it's not picked up tonight If you guys don't come down to the police East Precinct, 3035 Buxton Road to come and pick up the key tonight, it is going to be placed in the evidence, and you'll be able to pick it up Monday morning. Told you you're going to have to >> All righty, ma'am. Uh we'll lock your car and we'll take the key with us. If it's not picked up tonight, then they'll put it in the evidence and for safekeeping and then you'll be able to pick it up Monday morning when the evidence facility opens up at 9:00. >> Okay. All right. >> All righty, ma'am. Um I'll let you get back to it and you try and have a better day, okay? >> Yeah. >> All righty, goodbye. All right. Where do you stay at? >> Where I stay at? >> Yeah, like where do you get your mail? >> Well, I mean it was My mail goes to my mom's house. I stay there part-time and I stay at other people's houses part-time. >> Okay. Step right up. Welcome to The Price Is Right. Bang, these are like light. >> I got them. >> They ain't mine. Wow. It felt like they weren't real. >> [laughter] >> Wow. >> I was like, "Did you take the ones from their house and give me the real ones?" >> Those ain't mine. >> I would think they felt like >> Even I was shocked. I'm like, "Oh my goodness." >> Sir. Sir. >> Nice to see you, too. >> to call the police on you. >> Nice to Please hit my line. I'll answer, too. >> The suspect was booked for giving false name to a law enforcement officer. On April 16th, 2024, he pled guilty to the charge. He was released on a $130 cash bond. As part of sentencing, the suspect was sentenced to 30 days of confinement.