2 burglars caught prowling around Jackson County homes, 1 at-large

HOSCHTON, Ga. - The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is still on the lookout for one suspect after two were caught prowling in and around homes within the city limits of Hoschton.

Deputies arrested a man Thursday night for breaking and entering into multiple cars and a carport of a home while the owners were inside.

The suspect, who has not been named, was charged with seven crimes including burglary, entering autos, loitering and prowling.

On Saturday night, a second individual broke into a residence in the area while the homeowner was inside. Officials say that gun-carrying homeowner heard the burglar and fired several shots. The suspect fled the scene.

Jackson County and Barrow County deputies brought out K-9s and searched for the suspect without luck.

Officials are urging Hoschton residents to remain vigilant as that suspect remains at-large.

"There is evil in our society, and these incidents are prime examples of that evil," a spokesperson for the sheriff's office said.

If you witness any suspicious activity in your area, authorities recommend that you call 911 immediately.