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BURGLARY SUSPECT IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED

UPDATE #1: (Norcross, Ga., July 2, 2025) – Detectives have identified the suspect as 23-year-old Juan Carlos Villegas Avalos of Lilburn.

He was arrested on July 1 and transported to the Gwinnett County Jail. Villegas is charged with three felony counts of Entering an Auto with Intent to Commit Theft and one felony count of Burglary in the Second Degree.

 

ORIGINAL: (Norcross, Ga., June 27, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a burglary suspect.

On May 29, the individual pictured entered the mailroom of the Darnell Apartments, located at 4270 Phil Niekro Parkway in unincorporated Norcross. While inside, the suspect stole multiple packages belonging to residents. He also entered the fitness center and attempted to steal a television.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male with short black hair and a medium build. He has multiple tattoos on his body and was last seen wearing a blue tracksuit with red stripes along the sleeves.

If anyone has any information to share in this case, please contact GCPD detectives at 770.513.5300.  To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.  Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. 

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