Crime & Safety
Police Catch Suspect in Acworth Robberies
He may "have been involved in other elicit activity," said Capt. Mark Cheatham, the spokesman for the Acworth Police Department.
A 20-year-old Acworth man was arrested this week in connection with a string of burglaries at businesses near downtown Acworth.
In recent weeks, Douglas Maurice Evans allegedly broke into Citgo Gas at 4739 Main St.; Nibbles Restaurant at 4618 Main St.; Pizza and Wing Factory at 4628 Main St.; and Dollar Plus and Tobacco 4413 Main St., said Capt. Mark Cheatham, the spokesman for the Acworth Police Department.
A 3-week investigation led authorities to Evans, who is believed to "have been involved in other elicit activity," Cheatham said.
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A detective spotted Evans on Wednesday, and he was taken into custody after a brief foot chase, he said.
"Once in custody," Cheatham said, "Evans was cooperative with the investigation."
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He is at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center without bond on charges that include four counts of burglary.
Anyone with information about Evans is urged to contact the Acworth Police Department at 770-974-1232.
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