CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a burglary and vandalism in the Woodlawn area.
According to a press release, the vandalism occurred in the 2900 block of Cooper Creek Rd. on Monday, January 11 at approximately 6:15 a.m.
Public Information Officer Sandra Brandon said the suspect forced his way into the home through a door. When the homeowner approached the suspect, he said was looking for a man named Derek. When she informed the suspect no one lived there by that name, he left.
The burglary occurred in the 1200 block of Freedom Drive on Monday, January 11 at approximately 8 a.m.
The suspect forced his way into the residence from a back window. Once in the home, he encountered the homeowner’s son and informed him he was there to repair the water. After the boy called his mother, he noticed the TV was missing and the suspect was no longer in the home.
The homeowner was able to provide a video of the suspect from her security system.
The suspect in both incidents is described as a white male in his 20s or 30’. He was wearing a black jacket and a brown beanie hat and driving a dark colored car.
If you have any information concerning these crimes, contact Geoff Blanchard at 931-648-0611 or Crime Stoppers at 931-645-TIPS (8477).
