Burglar Flees After Church Alarm Goes Off: Police

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – Gwinnett Police detectives need the public’s help in identifying a man who appears to try to gain unlawful entry into a local church.

On May 10, the man, who is caught on camera, drives into the parking lot of 2149 Five Forks Trickum Road in unincorporated Lawrenceville. The man attempts to enter the front doors of the church with no success. He then goes to the back doors and is able to gain entry. The alarm sounds and he runs back to his vehicle and flees the area.

The man is described as wearing a blue Hurley baseball hat, blue and white striped shirt, khaki pants, brown shoes, and a light colored watch. His vehicle is described as a gray newer model four door Kia.

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If anyone has any information to share in this case, contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Number(s): 18-042959

Photos courtesy Gwinnett County Police Department