Release from the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office

VALDOSTA – On Monday, May 2 around 6:45 in the morning an unknown person forced their way into the Fred’s department store located at 4401 Bemiss Road.

Once inside, the person entered the pharmacy but was unsuccessful in taking anything. The person did take a large quantity of carton cigarettes as they left the store.

Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s help in identifying this person.

Sheriff Chris Prine stated “We are hopeful someone saw something that will move this investigation forward. Bemiss Road is heavily traveled and maybe someone saw a vehicle parked nearby or someone walking in the area.”

Anyone with information about this incident or any other can contact the Sheriff’s Office at {229} 671-2950; or anonymous tips can be provided at {229} 671-2985 or on-line at www.lowndessheriff.com. The Sheriff’s Office is also accessible on Facebook.