VALDOSTA, Ga. (WTXL) - The Valdosta Police Department have arrested two more offenders in connection to the increase in car break-ins in South Georgia area.
According to the police report, two 17 year-old were arrested on Tuesday, July 25 at approximately 10:50 p.m., after an emergency call was received by Lowndes County E-911.
After officers talked to the complainant, they were notified that the two juveniles were not recognized as living in the area. Also, the suspects were walking down the streets and were pulling on door handles of parked cars.
The witness saw the offenders entering several vehicles.
After receiving this information, police started searching for the subjects and used a police K-9 to assist with the search. The suspects were found behind a car on private property wearing all black clothing and were in possession of gloves.
Both juveniles were arrested.
The K-9 unit was able locate a bag of stolen items in the backyard of a private residence close to where they were hiding. In addition to the stolen items, the bag contained a loaded handgun, and drug paraphernalia.
Both were transported to the Lowndes County Jail and will now face multiple charges:
- Theft by Entering Auto (FELONY)
- Possession of Tools for the Commission of Crime (FELONY)
- Minor in Possession of a Firearm (Misdemeanor)
- Criminal Trespassing (Misdemeanor)
- Prowling (Misdemeanor)
