Investigators Looking Into Rash of Burglaries in Franklin County

Authorities in Franklin County are not sure if the theft of the two cars from Tri-County Chevrolet are connected to a string of burglaries in the Royston area.

According to Franklin County Sheriff Stevie Thomas, a number of burglaries took place over the Christmas holiday weekend.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s department is working several burglaries from over the weekend in the Royston/Franklin Springs area,” Thomas said. “Most are in the Dovetown Road area. We are also assisting the Royston Police Department with their vehicle theft at Tri-County Chevrolet. Anyone with information regarding any of these burglaries is asked to contact either the Royston Police Department or the Franklin County Sheriff’s office.”

Anyone with information on the suspect or suspects involved in these burglaries is asked to call either 706-245-6195 for the Royston Police Department or the Franklin County Sheriff’s office at 706-384-2525.

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