Crime & Safety
Burglary Suspect Arrested In Clay
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office reported the arrest of a burglary suspect found behind some storage units in Clay.
CLAY, AL - A 43-year-old man has been arrested after the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office found him in possession of stolen items in Clay Tuesday morning. Victor Antonio was arrested and charged with Burglary 3rd degree.
A report by the Sheriff's office said that around 10:15 Tuesday morning, a citizen called to report a suspicious person in the 6400 block of Old Springville road. Deputies responded and found the suspect walking behind some storage units.
When deputies approached the suspect, he reportedly ran until deputies lost sight of him. The suspect dropped a bag of jewelry and other items believed to be stolen.
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The JCSO's canine unit was dispatched, as well as the Star 1 helicopter to help locate the suspect. The suspect was tracked to an unoccupied house and found to be hiding in the attic.
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