A Quincy teenager is behind bars after officers with the Quincy Police Department say he, and another juvenile suspect, broke into a local store and committed grand theft. Thaddeus Johnson According to the report issued by the Quincy Police Department, on June 6, officers were called to the 100 block of West Jefferson Street after receiving reports regarding a burglary. The report originated after two suspects were caught on the store’s security system entering the store and taking merchandise from the shelves. According to the Quincy police, investigators were able to identify the two suspects who broke in - one being a juvenile (and therefore having a name withheld), and the other being 18-year-old Thaddeus Johnson, of Quincy. Police report says that after identifying the suspects, Johnson was placed under arrest on charges of burglary, grand theft, and criminal mischief. Information related to the charges of the second suspect has not been released by the department. If you have information about this crime or anything suspicious, contact Big Bend Crime Stoppers at (850) 574- TIPS. Tips can be submitted anonymously, and reports leading to arrest could result in a monetary reward up to $5,000. Ashley Hunter - editor@gadsdencountytimes.com
