3-23-17 Significant Arrest/Business Burglaries
3-23-17 Significant Arrest/Business Burglaries
AVAILABLE DETAILS:
On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Tienda Maya located at 1939 Central Ave. was burglarized. In that burglary various items of opportunity were stolen.
One week later, March 15, 2017 The Stumble Inn (2925 Rossville Blvd) and Tienda Ramirez (2437 Rossville Blvd) were burglarized. In both burglaries a stolen truck was used during the break-in. The truck was later located and recovered.
Then on March 23, 2017 another Hispanic business was burglarized. This time at El Paisani (4700 Rossville Blvd). The suspect was caught on video and the detective working this case recognized him from previous arrests.
The detective handling the El Paisani burglary went the the suspect's home. During the search of the home, the detective found clothing the suspect was wearing during the burglary. The detective later located the suspect in the 1700 block of E. 23rd St. During questioning, the suspect admitted to committing the burglary at El Paisani along with the other burglaries. He was booked into the Hamilton County Jail.
SUSPECT:
Cedric A. Williams (male, 38)
Charges include Burglary, Theft, Vandalism and charges on nine outstanding warrants
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