Hall County suspect sought in thefts from Toys for Tots

Authorities are looking for a Hall County man in connection with thefts at a Toys for Tots warehouse and a salvage store last fall.

Investigators have charged Skylar Deondre Barrientos-Adams, 17, of Gainesville, with second-degree burglary, Sgt. Kevin Holbrook of Gainesville police said.

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Police said 18 Chromebooks and other tablets were stolen after break-ins at Rabbit Town Salvage four times and the Toys for Tots at Chicopee Mill once.

Anyone with information into Barrientos-Adams’ whereabouts is asked to call 911.

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The GBI is investigating the case.

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