Macon, GA – A man was taken into custody early today after allegedly breaking into a parked van on Second Street, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the incident briefly disrupted the area as patrol units responded to the reported “entering auto” crime.
According to a report from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, Lt. Clayton Smith located the suspect inside a Honda Odyssey that had been parked along Second Street. The suspect was allegedly found sitting in the driver’s seat when deputies arrived. Authorities say he was immediately detained and placed under arrest at the scene.
Deputies reported that the suspect was transported without incident to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center. He faces an entering auto charge, a common term used in Georgia for vehicle break-in offenses.
The Sheriff’s Office did not release additional details regarding whether any items were stolen from the vehicle or whether the van sustained damage. No injuries were reported during the arrest.
Vehicle break-ins continue to be a recurring challenge for law enforcement agencies across Bibb County and the Macon metro area. Deputies routinely urge residents to keep vehicles locked, remove valuables from sight, and report suspicious activity immediately.
Anyone with further information about related incidents or neighborhood concerns can contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office or submit tips through the department’s online portal.
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