Fayette County Sheriff's Office stops burglary in progress at local business
Deputies stop potential burglary in process
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office is warning residents and business owners to keep a sharp eye out for suspicious activity as we approach the holiday season. They believe they recently stopped a burglary in process after a vigilant business owner reported a man prowling on the property late at night.
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ga. - The Fayette County Sheriff's Office is warning residents and businesses to be on alert after they recently stopped a burglary in progress.
Last Tuesday, deputies say they found Desjuan Tolliver outside a local business. Surveillance video showed a masked man stacking large concrete pieces near the business's front door.
Tolliver told deputies he thought the building was a train station.
They also found car keys hidden inside his sock and a truck parked nearby.
Deputies charged Tolliver with loitering, prowling and criminal intent to commit burglary.
Fayette County Sheriff Babb says they usually see an uptick in crime closer to the holidays.