Albany Dollar General Repeat Offender Arrested After October Smash-and-Grab Burglary

Albany Dollar General Repeat Offender Arrested After October Smash-and-Grab Burglary

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In a recent development, the Albany Police Department (APD) successfully apprehended Willie Tom Green, 38, in connection with an October smash-and-grab burglary at the Albany Dollar General located on N. Slappey Boulevard.

Albany Dollar General Repeat Offender Arrested After October Smash-and-Grab Burglary
Albany Dollar General Repeat Offender Arrested After October Smash-and-Grab Burglary ( Photo: WAMC )

The suspect allegedly utilized a large cinder block to shatter the front glass door of the Albany Dollar General store

Once inside, Green swiftly seized various tobacco items before making a hasty exit. Following the incident at the Albany Dollar General, authorities diligently pursued the case, leading to a breakthrough on November 8. Green was spotted in the vicinity of N. Slappey Boulevard, close to the scene of his previous criminal escapade. Law enforcement promptly took him into custody, marking a significant stride in the investigation.

This is not the first time Green has targeted the Albany Dollar General

In 2017, he faced similar accusations of breaking into the same store. This latest arrest adds another chapter to his criminal record, as he now faces charges related to this latest smash-and-grab burglary. Green has been transported to the Dougherty County Jail, where he awaits due legal proceedings.

The Albany Dollar General on N. Slappey Boulevard has been at the center of both incidents involving Green, emphasizing the need for heightened security measures in the area. The local community can now breathe a sigh of relief with the apprehension of the repeat offender, ensuring a safer shopping environment around the Albany Dollar General.

 

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