😮 The Gist: Milton Police are searching for a suspect involved in a home invasion that occurred midday Monday at a residence on Highgrove Club Drive, prompting a manhunt and temporary school lockdowns in the area.
🤔 Why It Matters: The incident has raised concerns about public safety in the community, as the suspect remains at large following the home invasion and subsequent police pursuit.
📋 The Details:
- The home invasion was reported shortly before noon on May 20, with the suspect stealing a victim’s vehicle and fleeing the scene.
- Alpharetta Police later found the stolen vehicle abandoned near North Point Parkway, with the suspect having fled on foot toward the Big Creek Greenway.
- The manhunt focused on the natural area, leading to temporary lockdowns at nearby schools as a precautionary measure.
🔍 Ongoing Investigation: Milton Police have released surveillance images of the suspect and are urging anyone with information to contact Detective Tidwell at 678-242-2614 or [email protected].
🚫 Lockdowns Lifted: Alpharetta Police lifted the school lockdowns Monday afternoon, believing there was no imminent danger to citizens, although the suspect remains at large.
💰 Reward Offered: Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers Atlanta, with a reward of up to $2,000 available for information leading to an arrest and indictment.
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
