ATC President surprises intruder inside his home
Albany Technical College President Anthony Parker stands in his office. ([email protected]) 7-16-09
Terry Lewis
ALBANY, Ga. — According to Albany Police Department reports, Albany Technical College President Anthony Parker surprised a burgler inside his East Doublegate home Wednesday night and a brief struggle ensued before the intruder fled the scene.
Parker was returning home from a conference in Savannah when he encountered the intruder at approximately 9:30 p.m. Police say the man was armed with a pistol that turned out to be a BB handgun.
The police report just released by APD states: “Dr. Parker stated that when he arrived home he found an unknown white male inside of his residence. Mr. Parker stated that he observed the suspect in possession of a (nickle) plated handgun. He stated that he wrestle(d) with the suspect, took the suspect
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