Police are asking the public to help them identify two men caught on surveillance photos in connection with auto thefts in Savannah last month.
One theft occurred just after 6 p.m. Dec. 27 at a gas station on the 400 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Two males arrived in a gold Chevrolet Impala that was recently reported stolen. The victim arrived in a black Jeep Compass. Both suspects exited the Chevrolet. One suspect distracted the victim as the second suspect stole the Jeep, said Eunicia Baker, Savannah-Chatham police spokeswoman. The victim was injured while trying to stop the suspect, Baker said. The vehicle was left running at the time of the theft.
Also, on Dec. 20, at about 6:47 p.m. police responded to a convenience store on the 2100 block of Montgomery Street, after reports of a vehicle theft. Investigators believe the victim exited a blue 2006 Hyundai Sonata. Both suspects were sitting outside of the store in a silver four-door Pontiac sedan with a spoiler. One male suspect exited the Pontiac before entering the Hyundai and driving away, Baker said. The keys were left in the ignition of the stolen vehicle at the time of the theft. The stolen Hyundai was recovered with significant damage.
Investigators believe at least one of the suspects is involved in both incidents, Baker said. That suspect is described as a black male in his 20s with a dark complexion and his hair styled in twists. The suspect wears diamond stud earrings. He stands roughly 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs about 150 pounds.
Police are asking anyone with information that can help them identify the suspects to call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020. Callers’ identities are never known, and anyone who provides a tip that leads to an arrest might qualify for cash. Detectives can be reached in confidence at 912-525- 3124.