Police Seek Woman, Male Accomplice For Storage Thefts

BUFORD, GA — Gwinnett Police are seeking a woman and her male accomplice wanted for a string of recent thefts at a storage facility on Buford Dam Road.

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Katie Nicole Johnson (a.k.a. Katie Pethel) has been identified as a suspect in the thefts, which happened in late February, according to police.

On the afternoon of February 21, an employee of the storage facility found a man and woman wandering the property. After being confronted, they ran away, leaving behind a maroon Hyundai and a yellow bicycle.

A computer, a DVR system, multiple tools and two motorcycles were stolen.

Based on evidence recovered that day, police say they identified Katie Johnson, 35, as the woman.

On surveillance footage, a woman police say is Johnson is seen with an unidentified man. The man appears to be in his late 20s to early 30s, 5'8" to 5'10" tall and weighing 140-160 pounds with short hair and facial hair.

Johnson has active warrants for criminal trespass, burglary, entering an auto, possession of a firearm and numerous drug charges, Gwinnett County Police said.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters may contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit the Crime Stoppers website.

They may also text a tip to "Crimes." (274637)

Photos courtesy Gwinnett County Police Department