🌱 Fancy Pantry Café Burglary + Stolen Truck Recovered In Alpharetta

Hey, everybody. It's Monday in Alpharetta-Milton and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community today.

But first, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 88 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Authorities are currently investigating a Jun. 17 burglary at an Alpharetta restaurant. Around 3:00 a.m., officers responded to a residential burglary alarm that went off at the Fancy Pantry Café; they discovered that the culprits used a keg to smash through the store's door and window before stealing a cash register containing $400. Although investigators found security cameras on the scene, no suspect had been publicly identified at the time of the report. (Appen Media)
2. A 46-year-old Alpharetta resident was arrested for reportedly being in possession of a stolen truck. On Jun. 13, police responded to a call at a Jameson Pass apartment complex regarding a moving truck parked illegally in a handicapped parking space; they later learned the truck had been reported stolen from a local Penske. The unidentified suspect —who also had a warrant for felony theft — reported that he intended to return the truck but could not do so, as he had not secured an apartment at the complex yet. (Appen Media)
3. The City of Alpharetta has shared parking and road closure information for this year's July 4th fireworks at Wills Park. According to the city, the four main parking lots — Wacky World, the Recreation Center, the Equestrian Center, and the Alpharetta Community Center — will all remain open until capacity is reached. Once the parking lots are full, Old Milton Parkway near Wills Park will be partially closed; public safety officers will be on site to facilitate one-way traffic and detours. (Alpharetta-Milton Patch)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Monday, July 3

• Kings Of Karaoke At Pepperonis Tavern (8:00 AM)
• Breakdown Burger Food Truck At Truck And Tap Alpharetta (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Milton shared some fireworks safety and etiquette rules ahead of Independence Day. In the video at the link, the city details the potential impact of fireworks on horses and livestock, household pets, and military veterans. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• REMINDER: All Fulton County libraries, including the Milton branch, will be closed today (Monday, Jul. 3) and tomorrow (Tuesday, Jul. 4). All branches will reopen on Wednesday, Jul. 5 at 10:00 a.m. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Awesome Alpharetta recently shared some delectable pics of the food at Yumbii, a newcomer to the city's restaurant scene. The Asian-Mexican fusion spot on Old Milton Parkway is known for its unique tacos, bowls, and burritos. (Awesome Alpharetta, Georgia via Instagram)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.