Detectives searching for thieves who broke into woman’s vehicle
The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects who allegedly broke into a woman’s vehicle at a park and used her debit card to gain hundreds of dollars.
The incident occurred just after 6 p.m. on Labor Day evening, Sept. 5, at the Jack Mattox Recreational Complex on Pine Grove Road in Ringgold.
The victim told detectives she was at the park for a run and that she secured her vehicle beforehand.
“The victim advised that she placed her purse under the driver’s seat and locked up her vehicle, “deputy Johnny Cunningham said.
Signs of forced entry were visible on the vehicle, and it appeared as though the suspects pried open the driver’s side door near the door handle.
Immediately after the theft, the victim’s debit card was used at a gas station on Ga. Highway 151 (Alabama Highway), at which time two ATM transactions were made for more than $800, reports show.
Deputy Cunningham says he was able to locate the ATM receipts for the transactions in the trash right near the machine at the gas station.
Detectives were able to pull video surveillance footage from the store, at which time they were able to designate a black male and female as the suspects.
The male was described as wearing a blue Nike T-shirt, blue and red shorts, and white shoes, while the black female was described as wearing a white tank top and dark Capri-style pants.
Anyone with information about the crime or potential suspect information is encouraged to contact the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Department at 706-9352424.