Clayton County police arrest man who admitted to breaking into multiple vehicles overnight
Police said they saw and detained 20-year-old suspect Jorden Smith, who was allegedly leaving the area of thefts on Bedford Road in Rex. (Courtesy of Clayton County PD)
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. - The Clayton County Police Department said officers arrested a man, who admitted to breaking into vehicles and was found in possession of an AK-47 rifle and jewelry and various electronics.
Police responded to a call about break-ins at around 4 a.m. on Friday on Bedford Road in Rex. The call reported three people were breaking into cars in a neighborhood.
Police said they saw and detained 20-year-old suspect Jorden Smith, who was allegedly leaving the area of the thefts.
Police said multiple witnesses identified Smith, who later admitted to stealing from multiple cars in the neighborhood.
A search by police rendered a blue Puma backpack, a diamond sterling silver ring, ammunition and a magazine, a 7.62 AK-47 rifle, a silver HP laptop, a pair of white baby-sized Air Force Ones (white), and one pair of Apple AirPods. (Photo Courtesy of (FOX 5 Atlanta)
A search by police rendered a blue Puma backpack, a diamond sterling silver ring, ammunition and a magazine, a 7.62 AK-47 rifle, a silver HP laptop, a pair of white baby-sized Air Force Ones (white), and one pair of Apple AirPods.
Police charged Smith with entering auto and possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime.
Police said anyone trying to retrieve stolen items is asked to contact the evidence unit at 770-477-3615.