Savannah-Chatham police are searching for Billy Lee, 35, of Savannah who is suspected of committing a home invasion near West Park Avenue and Jefferson Street in August.
Lee is wanted for aggravated assault, aggravated battery and burglary. At about 2 a.m. on Aug. 30th an armed intruder fitting Lee’s description entered the residence, confronting one male and one female occupant. A scuffle ensued between the male victim and the intruder. The suspect may have been injured with a knife. The intruder fired his gun, but no one was hit.
The male victim sustained serious, but non-life-threatening injuries from fighting the intruder. The female victim was not hurt. Both victims ran to a neighbor’s house for help. The intruder fled.
Metro police have obtained a warrant for Lee’s arrest.Lee is described as a black male, standing 5-foot-8 and weighing 220 pounds. He may have scars on his shoulders and/or back. Lee sometimes drives a gold 2003 Ford Windstar van, with Georgia license plate PPI 7880. Lee also may be driving a small black sedan. He is known to frequent west Savannah.
Anyone with information on Lee’s location should call Crimestoppers at -912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
A confidential tip line also is open directly to investigators at 912-525-3124.