LCSO make arrest in Elkmont theft

Published 1:00 pm Thursday, October 12, 2023

Brandon Dewayne McGee, 40, of Elkmont, has been arrested for an incident that occurred in Elkmont Wednesday, Oct. 11. Limestone County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a possible robbery at a store in the 25000 block of Elkton Road in Elkmont.

Once they arrived, they learned the McGee had fled the scene. During their investigation, it was determined that a robbery had not occurred but that McGee had been shoplifting in the store.

McGee has been charged with Theft 3rd Degree and is currently in the Limestone County Detention Center with a bond of $ 1,500.

Deputies were able to recover all of the stolen property.

LCSO is also warning car owners to “Lock it or lose it” after receiving seven calls Wednesday morning, October 11, regarding car break-ins.

The vehicle burglaries took place in the Owens community in the overnight hours. The only vehicles entered were unlocked vehicles and several firearms were stolen as well as other valuables.