PANAMA CITY BEACH — Two men are in Bay County Jail following a spree of vehicle burglaries that had been occurring in and around Panama City Beach.
Investigators determined Justin Seaborn, 26, of Panama City, and Jesse Barfield, 25, of Troy, Ala., had targeted pricey Yeti coolers, among other items.
Panama City Beach Police announced that a joint investigation with Bay County Sheriff’s Office led investigators to Seaborn and Barfield. The pair was charged after making incriminating statements to investigators, a press release said.
Police recovered numerous Yeti coolers worth about $2,500, two bicycles valued at $3,500, diving equipment, fishing equipment, hand tools and power tools.
Seaborn was charged with four counts of burglary and six counts of grand theft. Barfield was charged with one count of burglary and one count of grand theft. Police said more charges are expected.