AUGUSTA, Ga. — A man broke into an Augusta home and violently assaulted and robbed another man, according to deputies.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Gavin David Carpenter, 21.
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The department reported that Carpenter entered the victim’s home on June 27 through a bedroom sliding door while the victim was lying in bed.
The victim told deputies he heard a loud ‘thud’ and got up to investigate. Then, Carpenter pointed a gun at him and asked, “What you got?” according to the report.
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The victim said he was pistol-whipped several times before the suspect emptied a clothes basket and began to fill it with several pairs of Nike Air Jordans.
Deputies said the man stole 13 pairs of shoes, valued at $170 each. The victim was treated at the scene for injuries.
Police are still looking for Carpenter and say that he is armed and dangerous.
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Carpenter faces charges of kidnapping, home invasion, aggravated assault and commission of a crime.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the RCSO at 706-821-1020 or 706-821-1080.
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