CITY OF JOHNSON CITY
JOHNSON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
Prepared By: | Inv. B. Richardson / Inv. Clevinger | Date: | 07-11-13 | Time: | 3:45 p.m. |
Subject: | Felony Arrest – Burglary | Approved By: | Sgt. Don Shepard |
On Thursday, 07-11-13, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested a juvenile male (17) for 2 counts of Burglary, Theft of Property over $500.00 and Theft of Property under $500.00. The arrest is the result of an investigation into two separate burglaries to businesses in Johnson City. On Monday, 07-01-13, officers responded to a reported burglary at The Angry Penguin, 123 W. Main St., Johnson City. Entry was forced into the business and several bicycles and other property were stolen. The business reported over $1,000.00 in property stolen. On Wednesday, 07-10-13, officers responded to another reported burglary at Mojo Skate Shop, 729 W. Market St., Johnson City. Entry was also forced into that business. Several items were taken, but dropped by the suspects as they fled from the scene after being seen inside the business by witnesses. Some of the stolen property was located being listed for sale on the internet. A suspect was developed and he later admitted his involvement in both burglaries. A preliminary court date has been set in Johnson City Juvenile Court on Friday, 07-19-13, at 9:00 a.m.
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