Savannah-Chatham police investigators arrested a pair of burglars Tuesday afternoon, Darnisha Green, police spokeswoman, said.
At approximately noon, a metro officer observed two males loitering around a residence on the 300 block of 57th Street. The officer was familiar with the area and knew the two men did not live at the residence, Green said.
Additional units were called to assist after the officer noticed suspicious behavior. When Metro made contact with the teens, they fled and a short foot chase ensued. Officers were able to safely apprehend the suspects. Upon checking the residence, it was learned that the home had been burglarized, Green said.
Tyjaron Jenkins, 17, and Arthur Foreman, 17 are both charged with one count of burglary in the first degree, one count of loitering or prowling and one count of obstruction by fleeing. Both were transported to the Chatham County Detention Center without incident.
Anyone with any additional information on this case 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