A Graceville man ended a burglary spree at his property by laying in wait for the thieves with a friend and a gun, according to a news release from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
The victim and his friend hid in a vehicle in a barn on his Cliff Road property in Graceville after several items had been stolen from that location including a utility trailer. This time, when the burglars showed up they were confronted by the man, his friend and his gun.
One of the burglars fled but the other decided not to run. The property owner also rounded up a woman who deputies say was acting as a lookout, according to the news release.
Jeremy Trey Smith, 24, of Graceville, was arrested and charged with burglary and possession of methamphetamine.
Kimberly Diane Carr, 33, of Graceville, was charged with obstruction by disguise, accessory after the fact and for violating her probation.
Deputies are searching for Timothy Derrick Shiver, 34, of Graceville. Officials said he will be charged with burglary, violation of probation and failure to appear on traffic charges. Anyone with information about Shiver’s location is asked to contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.