Macon, Georgia – A Bibb County deputy arrested an armed suspect in a stolen minivan, prompting felony charges.
According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, H.E.A.T. Unit Deputy Dalton Palmer located a reported stolen Chrysler Pacifica during a traffic stop. Investigators said two juveniles jumped from the vehicle and ran when the stop began.
Authorities said deputies responded to search for the juveniles but were unable to locate the two occupants who fled the area.
The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. According to the sheriff’s office, the suspect was booked on an outstanding warrant and cited for not wearing a seat belt and driving with a suspended license.
Deputies also charged the driver with theft by receiving stolen property, a felony. Authorities said a handgun was recovered during the stop.
Investigators reported the Chrysler Pacifica had been taken from the parking lot of Central High School. Officials did not release the suspect’s name or indicate whether additional charges are pending.
The sheriff’s office did not specify the ages of the juveniles who fled. The investigation remains ongoing.
The reported theft from a school parking lot may raise concerns among students and young drivers who regularly park on campus.
Anyone with information about the fleeing occupants is encouraged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
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