Crime & Safety
Homeless Man Suspected in Burglaries of Athens Bars
Police set up surveillance "in response to a rash of bar burglaries."
Athens-Clarke County Police on Friday arrested a homeless man they suspect has been stealing liquor from downtown bars.
Officers conducted surveillance at one of the prior incident locations, according to a news release, and they observed an individual in the area who had previously been identified as a potential suspect.
Robb Little Ware, 45, was taken into custody and, after talking with detectives, he was charged with loitering and prowling and possession of burglary tools, police said.
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Additional charges are pending.
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