4 burglary suspects in custody after search in Forsyth County
Three men and one juvenile are in custody in connection with four business robberies in Alpharetta and another in Forsyth County, authorities said.
They attempted to rob a Chevron gas station at 280 S. Main St. on Sept. 15, and the suspects drove away in a Jeep when Forsyth County deputies arrived, the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety said in a Facebook post.
All 4 in custody, we will send out a final statement shortly.
— AlpharettaPublicSafety (@AlpharettaDPS) September 15, 2018
The suspects crashed the vehicle on Union Hill Road near James Road, and ran away, the post said.
Alpharetta officers, Milton police and Georgia State Patrol’s air unit assisted with the search.
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said in another Facebook post that several deputies and the agency's office drone and police dog units offered assistance, too.
Three of the four people arrested were identified as Joshua Pitts, Tyrese Rivers and Sadaque Holmes, according to the sheriff’s office. Pitts, Rivers and Holmes were taken to the Forsyth County Jail on charges of obstruction, giving a false name, theft by receiving, conspiracy to commit burglary and possession of burglary tools, the sheriff’s office said.
The fourth person was taken to the Regional Youth Detention Center in Gainesville. His name was not released because of his age.
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