JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WDNews) – A suspect linked to two warehouse burglaries in Jackson County has been arrested following a coordinated investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies.
The first burglary took place on November 28, 2024, when a business reported that $52,000 worth of merchandise had been stolen from its warehouse. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) investigators identified a suspect vehicle and traced it back to Anthen Jones. Authorities continued gathering evidence to build a case against him.
On March 8, 2025, the same warehouse was targeted again, with the suspect stealing $62,400 worth of merchandise. Investigators determined that Jones was likely heading to North Alabama with the stolen goods. They alerted the Alabama Highway Patrol, issuing a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) for his vehicle. Troopers later located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop, where they found Jones behind the wheel and the stolen items inside.
Jones was taken into custody and booked at the Elmore County Jail. The following day, during an interview with JCSO investigators, he admitted to both burglaries.
He will be transported back to Jackson County, where he faces multiple felony charges, including:
- Two counts of Burglary of an Unoccupied Structure
- Two counts of Grand Theft ($20,000–$100,000)
- Two counts of Dealing in Stolen Property
Sheriff Edenfield thanked the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, Houston County Sheriff’s Office, Alabama Highway Patrol, and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency for their support in the case.
