THOMASVILLE- Thomasville Police Department responded to a burglary in progress on Monday, February 20, where they arrested two individuals. 

According to reports, TPD was called to Shop and Go at 4:35 a.m. in reference to a burglary in progress. 

Upon arrival, Officer Ryan Holmers and Officer Shaquille Thomas observed a white pickup truck in front of the store and saw the glass door to the shop had been pushed in. 

Thomas reported that he observed a female inside the store, before he ordered her out and secured her with handcuffs. 

While Thomas was securing the female, Holmers said he observed the bathroom door open inside the store. He gave verbal commands, before a male, later identified as N. Murray exited with his hands up. 

Holmers handcuffed Murray, before he and Thomas secured the rest of the store. 

The search revealed no other occupants. 

Murray and the juvenile female were both transported to the Thomas County Jail. 

Holmers observed quite a bit of damage to the store, including damage to the ATM and the jewelry case next to it. Additionally, multiple cigars were found on the floor next to a black crowbar. 

The bathroom where Murray was hiding revealed gloves, a pry bar and a bandana. 

Officers called the owner to the scene to conduct a walkthrough. He reported no other damages or missing items. 

All evidence was collected and turned over to Investigator Daniel Powers. 

During the course of Powers’ investigation, it was revealed the suspects were also found to be in possession of a stolen vehicle that they used to travel to the store and burglarize it. 

The vehicle’s rightful owner was contacted after it was discovered their property had been entered into as well. 

Both the juvenile and N. Murray were charged with several charges, including burglary and motor vehicle theft.