Auburn man, three juveniles arrested in multiple theft cases
Auburn Police have made multiple arrests in an ongoing multi theft case investigation.
The investigation began when multiple thefts had occurred at multiple locations in the city of Auburn during a time frame spanning from May 25, 2022 to May 27, 2022.
19-year-old Lanett teen identified as, Kendesus Aushawonne Jones, was charged with Theft of Property First Degree and Possession of a Pistol without a Permit.
A fifteen-year-old juvenile from Lafayette, AL was charged with Theft of Property Second Degree, Unlawful Breaking and Entering into a Motor Vehicle, Theft of Property Third Degree, and Theft of Property First Degree. A seventeen-year-old juvenile from Lafayette, AL was charged with Identity Theft, Possession of Marijuana Second Degree, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. A second seventeen-year-old juvenile from Lafayette, AL was charged with Theft of Property First Degree and Identity Theft.
The arrests stem from Auburn Police contacting eight suspects near the 200 block of West Longleaf Drive while responding to an auto burglary call. Officers discovered the subjects were involved in criminal activity that occurred in the 200 block of West Longleaf Drive, the 800 block of West Glenn Avenue and the 700 Block of West Magnolia Avenue. In addition to being involved in auto burglaries, two of the suspects were charged with vehicle theft.
Some of the remaining suspects were questioned and charged with misdemeanor offenses not related to this investigation. The investigation is ongoing with the possibility of more arrests.
Jones was transported to the Lee County Jail and held on an $8,000 bond. Two of the juveniles were transported to the Lee County Youth Development Center, and one was released to a guardian. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call the Auburn Police Department at (334) 501-3141, Police Tip Line at (334) 246-1391, or using the Submit a Tip feature on the Auburn Public Safety App.
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