Washington County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to be vigilant in protecting their personal property following a rash of car burglaries that were reported over the weekend.
Following reports of vehicle burglaries in Washington County on June 2nd, Patrol deputies and Investigators with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office developed suspects in the case through investigative leads.
Home Surveillance Systems from victims’ homes captured the suspects in action. With the assistance of Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, the suspects were quickly located at a hotel in Holmes County where items linked to the burglaries were discovered.
Also reported, a vehicle was stolen by the suspects on Corbin Rd. The suspects traveled out of state on the vehicle and the whereabouts are unknown at this time.
Sheriff Crews would like to thank the patrol deputies and investigators for their astute skills which aided in the arrest of:
20-year-old Seth Scott Chambers, of Chipley on charges of grand theft of a vehicle, grand theft of a firearm, 4 counts larceny of credit card, 6 counts of burglary, burglary of a conveyance armed, 2 counts of larceny petit left 1st degree and unlawful possession of victims’ credit cards.
18-year-old Joshua Jay Watford, of Chipley on the charges of grand theft of a vehicle, 4 counts burglary, 2 counts larceny of credit card, 2 counts of larceny petit theft 1st degree and grand theft of a firearm.
20-year-old Hazel May Weathers, of Chipley on the charges of grand theft of a firearm, 4 counts accessory after the fact 3rd degree felony, 4 counts accessory before the fact, 3 counts burglary, 2 counts larceny petit theft 1st degree, unlawful possession of victims’ credit cards and larceny of credit cards.
Additional charges pending further investigation. Sheriff Crews urges the public to continue to check your vehicles for stolen items and report any information regarding these burglaries to Washington County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 638-6111.
Sheriff Crews would also like to mention tips to avoid being a victim:
• Close your windows & lock your doors (the simplest & easiest prevention technique).
• Remove valuables or place them in the trunk of your automobile.
• Park in well-lit areas when possible.
• Park where your car will be easily & frequently viewed (natural surveillance).
• Park in your garage if you have one.
• Home Surveillance Systems
