JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 7-19-18 | TIME: | 7:10 a.m. |
PREPARED BY: | PPO Caleb Couch 786 | APPROVED BY: | Lt. Eric Dougherty | ||
On 7-18-2018, officers of the Johnson City Police Department responded to The Mall of Johnson City at 2011 N. Roan St. in reference to a theft of property at Journeys. Upon arrival, witnesses identified the suspect, 50-year-old Robert W. Perry of Johnson City, TN, who had attempted to return items to the store that did not belong to him. An employee of the store recognized the items as theirs that had been taken from their vehicle.
An investigation revealed Mr. Perry had burglarized a vehicle and attempted to return the stolen items to the store. He is currently being held in the Washington County Detention Center on a $5,000 bond. Mr. Perry is scheduled to appear in court at the Washington County Justice Center on 7-19-2018 at 1:30 p.m.