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ZEBULON - Pike County Sheriff's Office Investigators have been working on a commercial burglary and several thefts that have taken place over the past several weeks. The diligence of Investigators paid off as a lead was developed on a suspect. Additional burglaries had been reported in Zebulon, Thomaston, Upson County and Taylor County that were similar in nature during the same time frame. Valuable information was shared between the agencies that eventually lead to their capture.
The leads that developed were shared with all agencies as two suspects were identified. The suspects were found to be living in Upson County at 3997 Yatesville Highway.
A search of the residence pursuant to a search warrant revealed numerous stolen items from multiple jurisdictions. A stolen vehicle from Pike County and one from Spalding County were located. The list of stolen items recovered included a handgun, 40 foot trailer, zero turn lawnmower, dirt bike and an all terrain vehicle. The scope of the stolen items recovered reached from Columbus to Barnesville.
The suspects arrested are Marcus Floyd, 38 years of age, and his wife Travanique Floyd, 30 years of age. They face numerous charges including burglary, theft by receiving stolen property, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and theft by taking motor vehicle. Both suspects have an extensive arrest record primarily for theft and burglary.
The arrests of the suspects was carried out by Pike County Sheriffs Office , Zebulon Police Department, Upson County Sheriffs Office and Thomaston Police Department. All of these agencies will have criminal charges on the suspects as well as Spalding County, Taylor County and Barnesville.
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By Editor Becky Watts
ZEBULON - Two businesses in Pike County were burglarized on Friday, July 1, 2016. The Zebulon Police Department is working one case and the Pike County Sheriff's Office is working the other.
Dairy Queen
Major Jason Smith of the Zebulon Police Department advised that Pike County Times that Zebulon Police officers responded to an open door at the Dairy Queen on Friday, July 1. Upon arrival, it was determined the store had been burglarized.
"During the night a person or persons did break into the store and and left with money," he said. The Zebulon Police Department is working alongside the Pike County Sheriff's Office due to a similar burglary that took place in the county on the same night.
Pike Depot Ace Hardware
Major David Neal of the Pike County Sheriff's Office advised that a burglary was reported at Pike Depot Ace Hardware on the same morning of the same day as that of the Dairy Queen burglary. He advised that entry had been made into the store and that an undisclosed amount of cash had been taken.
He advised that these agencies are following leads at this time. "Investigators are working with several other law enforcement agencies that have had similar crimes take place in their jurisdictions," said Major Neal.
Closing
The Sheriff's Office is advising all Pike County businesses to make sure that their video and alarm systems are properly maintained and functioning.
Anyone with information about these crimes can call Investigators at the Pike County Sheriff's Office at 770-567-8431. Major Neal also advised that information can be given anonymously.
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