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Two men arrested in St. Johns County for grand theft

SJCSO arrests

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla — The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes Unit Detectives have successfully arrested two men suspected of burglary and grand theft.

These arrests follow an investigation into multiple burglaries involving new homes that are still under construction.

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At approximately 4 a.m. on September 6, detectives conducted surveillance on a suspect vehicle believed to be involved in recent burglaries.

The vehicle entered a new residential development and the suspects were observed entering a home under construction and removing appliances.

Jason Morris and Sterlie Mitchell were taken into custody by detectives and deputies.

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