SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WATE) -- Three people are facing charges after several items were reportedly stolen from a Dollar General in Sweetwater.
On December 19, officers responded to a burglary at the Dollar General on North Main Street, which was closed due to an arson incident. At the store, the Sweetwater Police Department said officers found a woman who was attempting to steal items. She was taken into custody.
This incident led officers to review additional surveillance footage. This footage showed other people involved in recent burglaries at the store. SPD said detectives then investigated multiple residences, recovering over $600 worth of stolen property and arresting two additional people on burglary charges.
"We would like to remind the public that, regardless of the circumstances, it is illegal to enter and steal property that does not belong to you. The investigation remains ongoing, and officers are reviewing hours of surveillance footage to identify any other individuals involved," wrote SPD on Facebook.
SPD's post ended with "All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."