Updated: 1:36 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2009 | Posted: 1:25 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2009
HENRY COUNTY, Ga. —
Police said they were contacted by the Atlanta regional protection manager for BrandsMart USA on May 11 regarding thefts from a store in Stockbridge.
Henry County detectives began an investigation into the thefts and discovered that 188 televisions were missing from the store. Police said the value of the stolen TVs was just under $100,000.
SLIDESHOW: TV Theft Suspects
Police said numerous store employees conspired to commit the thefts and were working with several outside individuals.
Police have arrested six store employees.
Maurice Foster, 22, of Atlanta; Jonathan Chambers, 23, of Decatur; Roderick Adams, 19, of Morrow; Demario Norris, 20, of McDonough; Justin Sprueil, 20, of Jonesboro; and Dantelle Smith, 24, of Stockbridge were charged with felony theft and criminal conspiracy to commit a felony.
Officials said they have only located five of the stolen televisions and two computer monitors.
Henry County police said the investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected.