UPDATE: Bullock County home invasion suspect under arrest
Photo from Central Alabama CrimeStoppers
UPDATE: According to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, the Bullock County Sheriff’s Office says the suspect in a home invasion on August 7 has been arrested.
Investigators say the lookout received a tremendous public response, which was also seen by many law enforcement partners. Investigators received information from another law
enforcement agency that positively identified the suspect as Gray Wright.
They say Wright was located by law enforcement in Montgomery. Wright was taken into
custody on August 10 and transported to Bullock County. Wright was charged with
robbery 2nd degree, assault 1st degree, and theft of property 3rd degree.
Original Story:
The Bullock County Sheriff’s Office needs help getting information about a home invasion.
Investigators say they responded to a home invasion of an elderly woman that happened around 2PM on Monday, August 7, at a home in the 2300 block of County Road 14.
Investigators say an unknown male suspect knocked on the victim’s door asking for water. During the conversation, investigators say he forcefully entered her home without her permission, then he stole her purse containing checks, cash and a debit card. They say he also stole the victim’s cell phone.
Investigators say he fled in a small vehicle that had a torn seat.
The suspect is described as a tall black male, wearing a red T-shirt and blue jean shorts. The suspect was also missing front teeth.
Photo from Central Alabama CrimeStoppers
Investigators say they have surveillance video of what appeared to be a male in the area shortly before the home invasion happened. They say the pictured subject matched the description of the suspect involved in the home invasion. The subject’s vehicle also matched the description of the suspect’s vehicle.
Investigators are seeking the identity of the pictured subject and say he is a person of interest.
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect responsible for the home invasion. There are no other details available for release at this time.
If you have a tip, call (334) 215-STOP.
