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Burglar Suspect being sought

Beach Comber
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The Walton County Sheriff's Office is currently searching the Pt. Washington area for a white male, 5'9", wearing white pants and a white t-shirt with a black ball cap. Please do not make contact with this person, if you see him or have any information call 911.-- The suspect is now in custody.

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ChillPill avatar
Beach Fanatic
#2
Thanks so much for the update. The helicopter is circling nearby, I was outside doing yardwork but am back inside now.

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Lauren Riley avatar
Beach Comber
#3
What did he rob?
Alicia Leonard avatar
SoWal Insider
#4
Press Release
South Walton Manhunt

Point Washington, FL (March 23, 2010) –Walton County Sheriff’s Office Personnel are currently involved in a Manhunt in the Point Washington area of South Walton County. The suspect is described as a white male about five-foot-nine, wearing a white t-shirt and white pants. He also is wearing a black ball cap.

It’s not known if the suspect is armed, but residents in the area are urged to keep their doors and windows locked.
seagrovegirl avatar
Beach Fanatic
#5
A resident had a pressure washer stolen from his shed last night or early this morning. Last week my car was rifled through and only a pack of smokes was taken since I usually don't leave anything valuable in it. I reported it to the Sheriff Dept. Apparantly there has been a rash of thefts recently and maybe while patroling the deputies found someone.
Beach ComberAuthor
#6
SUspect In Custody

The Walton County Sheriff's Office is currently searching the Pt. Washington area for a white male, 5'9", wearing white pants and a white t-shirt with a black ball cap. Please do not make contact with this person, if you see him or have any information call 911.

We have the suspect in custody at this time. Sheriff's Deputies and personnel will remain in the area to conduct investigations.
Lauren Riley avatar
Beach Comber
#7
thanks keep us updated.I'm on lockdown in pw so any info about it is very appreciated!
Beach Fanatic
#8
Good.
ChillPill avatar
Beach Fanatic
#9
Good, they got him. Excellent.
ChillPill avatar
Beach Fanatic
#10
A resident had a pressure washer stolen from his shed last night or early this morning. Last week my car was rifled through and only a pack of smokes was taken since I usually don't leave anything valuable in it. I reported it to the Sheriff Dept. Apparantly there has been a rash of thefts recently and maybe while patroling the deputies found someone.

Thank you for this info, I've been slack in not locking up my toolshed and the cars. Good reminder.

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Beach Fanatic
#11
Apparently at least one wayward teen from down the street. Burglarized a house and swam across Tucker Bayou before caught.

It confirmed my suspicions of "wearing a black cap" and his apparent intelligence level, as he never takes his black cap off. But I don't imagine he will have much of a choice now.

Coast not officially clear yet, as they say he may have had an accomplice.
beachmouse avatar
Beach Fanatic
#12
Manhunt Underway near Point Washington (3-24-10)

<b>Manhunt in South Walton, residents urged to lock doors</b> | south, doors, urged - News - Northwest Florida Daily News

The man is described as 5-feet, 9-inches tall. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, white pants and a black baseball cap, said a press release from the Walton County Sheriff?s Office.

Deputies have been searching for the man since 10:15 a.m. Deputies are searching on land and along the coast. They also have helicopters searching the area, Gurspan said.
Beach Fanatic
#13
A resident had a pressure washer stolen from his shed last night or early this morning. Last week my car was rifled through and only a pack of smokes was taken since I usually don't leave anything valuable in it. I reported it to the Sheriff Dept. Apparantly there has been a rash of thefts recently and maybe while patroling the deputies found someone.

Same kind of story with me.....mid-week last week someone got took 3 packs of gum from my car, but left behind CDs and about a $1 in change. My thought was that (1) the person must have really been Jonesing for a chew, (2) he/she obviously has no taste in music, and (3) either had money, or had no pockets.......

Now I lock up, day or night.
beachmouse avatar
Beach Fanatic
#14
Update of that story is that the WCSO has made an arrest in the matter.
jodiFL avatar
Beach Fanatic
#15
Apparently at least one wayward teen from down the street. Burglarized a house and swam across Tucker Bayou before caught.

It confirmed my suspicions of "wearing a black cap" and his apparent intelligence level, as he never takes his black cap off. But I don't imagine he will have much of a choice now.

Coast not officially clear yet, as they say he may have had an accomplice.
Didnt they just arrest 3 juveniles from around this area a few weeks ago for the same thing? Maybe they should keep them a little bit longer this time.
seagrovegirl avatar
Beach Fanatic
#16
Didnt they just arrest 3 juveniles from around this area a few weeks ago for the same thing? Maybe they should keep them a little bit longer this time.

JodiFL...the way things are going with manhunts in Pt Washington, it may be a good idea to stock up on groceries and cigarettes for the next one. Oh, and beer......:clap: Ammo too.................
Franny avatar
Beach Fanatic
#17
JodiFL...the way things are going with manhunts in Pt Washington, it may be a good idea to stock up on groceries and cigarettes for the next one. Oh, and beer......:clap: Ammo too.................

Will have to have a Pt. Washington manhunt partay!!:biggrin:
jodiFL avatar
Beach Fanatic
#18
JodiFL...the way things are going with manhunts in Pt Washington, it may be a good idea to stock up on groceries and cigarettes for the next one. Oh, and beer......:clap: Ammo too.................
I read this thread and just laid my head on the desk... thinking "not again"!
:funn:
ChillPill avatar
Beach Fanatic
#19
I read this thread and just laid my head on the desk... thinking "not again"!
:funn:

When I saw the helicopter I went inside the house, locked the doors and immediately logged in to SoWal ... and there it was! Next two thoughts; how much coffee do I have, and man why didn't I buy that wine on sale at Publix the other day.

Here's the scoop from Walton Sun. Juvenile found hiding in home on Dog Hobble...

WCSO: South Walton Manhunt | wcso, manhunt, point - Breaking News - WaltonSun.com
Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#20
Why was this kid hiding in a closet and not at school? Where are his parents?
ShallowsNole avatar
Beach Fanatic
#21
Why was this kid hiding in a closet and not at school? Where are his parents?

You do know who it is? If so, there is your explanation.

I know his grandmother has done all she can.
seagrovegirl avatar
Beach Fanatic
#22
You do know who it is? If so, there is your explanation.

I know his grandmother has done all she can.

My heart goes out to his grandmother who is a well known and respected community member. If there is anything I can do to help this family, let me know.

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