VALDOSTA, Ga. – On December 12, 2019, at approximately 8:07 p.m., patrol officers with the Valdosta Police Department responded to the 1500 block of East Park Avenue in reference to several vehicles that had been unlawfully entered.

Upon arrival, a victim related that her vehicle had been entered and she found her wallet on the ground in the parking lot. A concerned neighbor was able to provide video surveillance of the offenders checking door handles of several vehicles.

A description of the offenders was issued out to local law enforcement.  Later in the evening, a Patrol Captain located one of the offenders, later identified as Quintavious Washington, walking in the area.  Washington matched the description of one of the offenders seen on the surveillance camera. Washington had items stolen from several different vehicles as well as marijuana in his possession. Washington was transported to Lowndes County Jail on the following charges:

• Entering an Auto to Commit Theft (Felony-3 counts);
• Theft by receiving stolen property (Misdemeanor); and
• Possession of marijuana-(Misdemeanor).

This case is still under investigation.

“We are grateful for the citizen that came forward to assist in the case and we are extremely proud of our officers tracking this offender down,” stated VPD Lt. Scottie Johns. “As a reminder, we ask that you lock your vehicle doors and then ensure they locked.”