GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Gwinnett County Police have charged 24-year-old Kaderries Johnson of Duluth with multiple crimes following a series of break-ins at a Mercedes-Benz dealership that culminated in the theft of a luxury car.
Timeline of Incidents
Dec. 3: Johnson was first spotted walking around the dealership, attempting to enter the showroom. He entered the service area, took a bottle of water, and was later found loitering in the parking lot at 2:40 a.m. by an officer, who warned him about loitering but was unaware Johnson had already been inside.
Dec. 4: Johnson returned to the dealership, where he pulled on doors and was confronted by two employees. Officers issued him a criminal trespass warning after this second incident.
Dec. 5-7: Despite the warning, Johnson returned to the dealership multiple times after hours. On Dec. 7, just before midnight, he gained entry, stole three key fobs, and allegedly drove off in a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE350.
Dec. 9: Detectives learned the stolen vehicle had been impounded by Warwick Police during a traffic stop, where Johnson was released at the scene as the car had not yet been reported stolen.
Dec. 11: Albany Police arrested Johnson after spotting him loitering around a Chrysler dealership. He is now in custody at the Dougherty County Jail.
Charges
Johnson is now facing the following charges: three counts of Burglary in the Second Degree, hree counts of Loitering and Prowling, three counts of misdemeanor Theft by Taking, and one count of Motor Vehicle Theft
Police Investigation
Gwinnett County detectives are continuing their investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Gwinnett County Police at 770-513-5300. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at stopcrimeATL.com or by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477). Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment.