By Roderic Graham, Staff Writer
On Tuesday March 11, police searched for suspect Yanni Abraham Reyes, 17, who fled the scene of a break-in at the Greenhouse apartment complex. Reyes possessed a .357 handgun and allegedly aimed the weapon at the resident occupying the unit. Kennesaw, Cobb and the KSU police searched for Reyes between the areas of Greenhouse apartments and I-75.
According to jail records, Reyes was charged with burglary, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon during the commission of a felony, and possession of a pistol or revolver by a person under 18. Law enforcement officials said Reyes fled the apartment complex after the alleged burglary took place.
According to law enforcement officials, Reyes turned himself in on Wednesday, March 12. Authorities also stated that it was his mother who reported him to the police. Both Reyes and his mother are residents at the Greenhouse apartment complex.
“I was surprised at the burglary because Kennesaw is a relatively safe community and we normally do not have these issues at our apartment complex,” said Takia Jones, a resident in Greenhouse apartments.
“It was more shocking to find out that he lives in the same apartments he tried to rob; that makes me feel totally unsafe because my neighbor could be plotting on me at any time,” said Jones.
In order to ensure the safety of their residents, the staff at Greenhouse apartments issued out letters providing details about the recent criminal activity. The letter did not include very many details about Reyes, but it did contain safety tips and it warned residents to report any suspicious activity to the local authorities. Greenhouse wants all residents to keep their doors locked at all times, be aware of their surroundings, and they emphasize the importance of knowing their neighbor.
“It makes you want to look around twice, especially because I have kids,” said Ashley Harris, a Greenhouse resident. “You never want things like this to take place in your community and my main concern is the safety of my children.”
In 2012, theft was the highest reported crime in the city of Kennesaw, with 365 reported thefts. 105 burglaries were reported in the year of 2012.
Reyes’ is being held at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. His bond is set at $27,720.
