Suspect arrested in Gadsden Church Burglaries

Gadsden Police say they have arrested one man and are looking for another in connection with multiple church burglaries throughout the city.  18 year old Tommy Davis, of Gadsden, was booked into the Etowah County Detention Center on Tuesday and charged with third-degree burglary. Police say that Davis was already was out on bond on an attempted murder charge.  Police are searching for 19 year old Jared Jones, of Gadsden, who also is facing a third-degree burglary charge.  Investigators said the pair confessed to one burglary and are suspects in at least six more. Twelve churches in Gadsden have been burglarized within the past month. Davis was taken into custody because his bond was revoked. Jones was let go because authorities needed several days to get the proper warrants.  Detectives say that Davis and Jones are suspects in the burglaries that occurred around South Gadsden and Alabama City, but not all of the recent church burglaries.  Police say they were led to the pair after receiving a call about a burglary in progress at Alabama City United Methodist Church, on Oct. 9. The caller reported seeing people acting suspicious outside the church and then lights came on inside the church. An investigation confirmed Jones and Davis were the likely culprits, police began looking for them a week ago. Detectives said both of the men admitted to breaking into the church, but nothing else.  Davis is in the Etowah County Detention Center on $50,000 bond. Anyone with information about Jones’ whereabouts can call Gadsden Police at 256-549-4500.