A woman came to the Tybee Island Police Department to report that her purse had been stolen. While speaking with our team, the victim identified herself as a housekeeper at a local motel. According to her, she had been cleaning a room earlier that day, when she discovered drugs and paraphernalia on the bed. At that time, she called her boss, who responded to the room. While they were on scene, one of the guests came back to the room, and began to collect his personal belongings. After the man left, the victim realized that her purse was missing as well. A report was filed, and the case remains under investigation.

While speaking with our officers, a city employee reported witnessing a man steal a bicycle from outside of a local rental shop. While checking the area, our team located the suspect and noted that he was in possession of the same style bike that is normally rented from the store. During the course of the investigation, officers spoke with the shop owner, who confirmed that the suspect had not paid to rent the bike.

The man was placed under arrest and charged with Criminal Trespass and Felony Theft by Taking.

Officers responded to an address on Butler Avenue in reference to a drunk man passed out in someone’s driveway. After waking the man, our team asked where he was staying, and whether or not he could call a ride to pick him up. During the course of the conversation, the man stated that he had lost his phone, didn’t know where he was, and was unable to remember where he was staying the night. Officers then checked the area for the missing phone but were unable to locate it. With no other option to ensure his safety, officers placed the man under arrest and charged him with Disorderly Conduct.

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Officers responded to a local brewery in reference to a Burglary. While speaking with our team, the caller stated that when he came to open the store, he found the door already unlocked, and the cash register standing ajar. While reviewing surveillance video, the caller watched a former employee enter the closed brewery with a wide-brimmed hat and flashlight. The former employee then allegedly stole over $1,500 dollars before leaving the scene.

During the course of the investigation, the co-owner arrived at the brewery and told officers that he had received several text messages from the suspect. During the course of the text exchange, the suspect told the co-owner that he had his “Tax ID” and sent him his social security number as proof. The suspect then “thanked him for his benefits” and “warned him not to disrespect him again”. During this time, officers were shown a picture of the suspect and noted that he was wearing the same style hat seen in the video.

Based on all of the above, our detectives secured warrants for the suspect, and he was arrested later that same day.

Officers responded to a local condominium complex in reference to a trespasser.

While speaking with our team, witnesses stated that a man had approached the front gate and demanded to be let in. When they refused, he climbed over the fence, cussing at those that tried to confront him. The man then disappeared up a set of stairs, reportedly rambling incoherently to himself along the way.

While checking the area, officers located the man hiding inside of an elevator. He was then placed under arrest and charged with Criminal Trespass and Loitering and Prowling.

One of our officers stopped a vehicle for a violation of Georgia’s “Move Over Law”.

While talking to the driver, the officer noticed that his eyes were red and had a “glossy” appearance. There was also an odor similar to that of an alcoholic drink that became stronger whenever the man spoke.

During the course of the subsequent investigation, the officer found additional evidence to suggest that the man had been operating the vehicle while under the influence. He was then placed under arrest and charged with a Move Over violation, Open Container, and DUI (.08 or more).