Burglary Suspects Targeted Milton Homes For Sale: Police

MILTON, GA -- Arrest warrants have been issued for one of two suspects accused of burglarizing four homes on the real estate market late last month in the city of Milton. Police are looking for Omisha Sands, who is wanted on felony burglary charges, the agency said Wednesday evening.

The four burglaries took place July 20-30 and in all instances, all homes were vacant, but furnished and up for sale. The first three incidents occurred in the Brookshade and Vickery Crest subdivisions, while the most recent burglary took place in Champions View. In all incidents, the homes were not wired for alarms and the suspects entered through the back of the homes, typically through a basement window or door, Milton police said.

Sands, a 19-year-old black woman, is 5'3'' tall and weighs around 208 pounds. Milton police Capt. Charles Barstow said officers believe Sands is in the Acworth area in Cobb County. An additional male suspect is being sought and detectives will share details with the public as soon as that information is available.

In the meantime, the Milton Police Department's crime analyst monitors are reviewing data on a daily basis to see what new information could be helpful to detectives. Also, MPACT officers along with Milton detectives have a community meeting scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 3 with the three impacted neighborhoods.

The department has also received a listing of all homes for sale in the city, and MPACT officers from each of the city's zones will pay close attention to these homes as part of their regular shift duties. Milton's communications manager will be reaching out to key realtors to help spread the word and alert realtors to the recent burglaries.

So, what can you do to help thwart any of these incidents from happening in your communities? Milton police want you to:

• Remain vigilant and keep an eye out for your all your neighbors, but especially those homes where the owner is not present or living in the home.
• If you see anything unusual, do not hesitate to call 911.
• Do not attempt to investigate or check out a home if you suspect it has been burglarized. Call 911 and our officer will respond.
• If your home is for sale, and you are no longer living in the home, consider activating your alarm if you have one available.

Photo: Omisha Sands. Credit: Milton Police Department