VALDOSTA, Ga. – On January 23, 2020 at approximately 1:39 a.m., patrol officers with the Valdosta Police Department responded to the area of West Magnolia Street searching for two juveniles that had been reported missing, ages 12 and 15.

While investigating the case an officer found a business in the 500 block of West Street had been burglarized. The officer found bicycles at the incident location that belonged to the missing juveniles.

While working the case, officers were advised the two juveniles were caught by a citizen breaking into the business and he carried them to their parents. One of the offenders had left the scene prior to the officers’ arrival and the other was detained and turned over to the Department of Juvenile Justice for the crime of burglary.

“We are grateful for this citizen and the way he helped bring this case to a positive conclusion,” remarked LT. Scottie Johns. “The officers did a great job finding this burglary and following up on all the information. This is a perfect example of teamwork between the citizens and the police department.”