(12-1-22) On November 5, 2022 the Shelby County Sheriff’s office received the first report of a burglary occurring at a residence on Knollwood Ln., Sidney, Ohio. The Sheriff’s Office would then receive reports of Burglaries on November 6th, 17th and 22nd. These burglaries occurred in the area’s of Knollwood Ln., Woodhaven Drive and S. Vandemark Rd.
Detectives started investigating these four burglaries and during the investigation they identified a person of interest. On November 23, 2022, Detectives executed a search warrant at 1146 Chevy Ln., Piqua, Ohio. This address is the address of the suspect whom detectives identified as the person of interest.
During the execution of the search warrant, items stolen from the burglaries were found at the residence. The items that were recovered, were identified from pictures provided during the investigation. These items were later positively identified by the victims, as items stolen from their residences.
The person of interest was identified as Jeremy Lee Jones, 32 of 1146 Chevy Ln., Piqua, Ohio. Jones was not at the residence at the time of the search warrant. An arrest warrant has been issued for Jones. Jones is known to be on the run as detectives have been in contact with him asking that he turn himself in.
The case against Jones will be taken to the next Shelby County Grand jury. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Jones, please contact Lt. Detective Chris Brown at 937-494-2105 or call the main line at 937-498-1111.
During one of the burglaries, the homeowner was asleep in bed.
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