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Cops: Man wanted after stealing federal agent’s truck, guns in DeKalb

Zachary Johnson
Zachary Johnson
By Joshua Sharpe
May 12, 2017

A federal agent's truck was stolen in DeKalb County from an LA Fitness parking lot, police said.

The dark gray Ford F-150 contained credentials, a duty weapon, a 12-gauge shotgun and a ballistic vest, Channel 2 Action News reported.

The theft happened Wednesday at an undisclosed LA Fitness.

Police said the man who stole the truck was identified as Zachary Johnson.

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He allegedly went into the men's locker room, broke into the agent’s locker and took the keys, Channel 2 reported.

Police warn anyone who comes into contact with the suspect to use caution because there are weapons in the truck.

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