Southeast Shelby County, TN – Deputies in Shelby County have arrested two suspects in connection with a string of storage unit burglaries at the Miller Creek Apartments, authorities said.
According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, detectives began investigating in July after reports of multiple burglaries targeting garages and storage units at the apartment complex. On Monday, deputies responded to a call of two males allegedly breaking into storage units. The suspects were identified as Adan Escobar, 45, and a 17-year-old male juvenile.
Investigators allege the burglaries took place over six days, with the juvenile acting as a lookout while Escobar forcibly entered multiple units. Later that day, detectives with the Property Crimes and B.R.A.T. unit executed a search warrant at a residence on the 800 block of Watson Street, recovering numerous stolen items and additional evidence allegedly linking the pair to the crimes.
Escobar faces seven counts of burglary, three counts of theft of property valued between $1,000 and $2,500, theft of property valued at $1,000 or less, theft of property between $2,500 and $10,000, vandalism between $1,000 and $2,500, child neglect, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
The juvenile faces similar charges, including seven counts of burglary, three counts of theft of property valued between $1,000 and $2,500, theft of property valued at $1,000 or less, theft of property between $2,500 and $10,000, and vandalism between $1,000 and $2,500.
Both suspects were taken into custody without incident. Authorities did not release further details on the value of the recovered property or potential restitution.
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