Chattanooga Police Department Clears Approximately 40 Auto Burglary Cases With 2 Arrests

  • Monday, November 5, 2018
Chattanooga Police have arrested two suspects responsible for approximately 40 auto burglaries in East Brainerd neighborhoods over two weekends in October.
 
Trevor Sims, 18, and a 17-year-old are charged with multiple counts of burglary and theft of property. A cell phone left in a victim’s vehicle and video evidence helped investigators identify the suspects.

The Chattanooga Police Department’s Auto Burglary Unit was called to investigate several thefts that occurred around the Gunbarrel/Shallowford Road area on Oct.

28. During the course of the investigation, a cell phone was located in a victim’s vehicle and a resident in the area provided police with video evidence of their vehicle being broken into.

From that evidence, investigators identified the suspects. Through further investigation, it was determined the suspects stole 40 cell phones, five firearms, ammunition and other personal items of value from the victims. Many of the vehicles targeted were left unlocked.

Sims and the juvenile suspect could face additional charges as the investigation continues.

Victims inquiring about cell phones or other property stolen during an auto burglary should contact CPD by calling (423) 643-5000 and ask for the Property Crimes Unit. If calling about a stolen cell phone please provide a serial or IMEI number.

From Jan. 1 - Oct. 31, 237 firearms were reported stolen from locked and unlocked vehicles. This accounts for 51% of stolen firearms in the first 10 months of this year.

Latest Headlines
Breaking News
Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 3/29/2024

Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report: ASBERY, DAVID BENJAMIN 1920 GUNBARREL APT 404 CHATTANOOGA, 37421 Age at Arrest: 48 years old Arresting Agency: Chattanooga PD VANDALISM/MALICIOUS ... more

New Hope Fire Department Disputes TWRA Report On Kayaker Rescues
  • 3/28/2024

New Hope Fire Department Corey Comstock disputed a report by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency about the rescue of 33 kayakers from extremely high winds near Nickajack Cave on Monday. ... more

Woman Dies After Being Seriously Injured In House Fire Thursday Afternoon
Woman Dies After Being Seriously Injured In House Fire Thursday Afternoon
  • 3/28/2024

A woman died after sustaining life-threatening injuries in a house fire on North Moore Road Thursday afternoon and was rescued by Chattanooga firefighters. Hamilton County 911 received a call ... more