Theft at storage facility in Prattville

WVAS | By Melanie Hogan

Published October 6, 2023 at 6:03 PM EDT

Prattville Police are searching for a man accused of breaking into a rental storage and stealing more than four thousand dollars’ worth of items.

Officials report on August 18^th surveillance photos show a man cutting the lock on a storage unit and stealing a cart, two kayaks and hunting gear.

Investigators say the man was pictured wearing a tank top with gold jewelry and visible tattoos; he was seen driving an older model truck.

The facility is located in the 700 block of Shelia Boulevard in Prattville.

Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a cash reward.

Officials say If you have any information regarding the identity of the suspect or his whereabouts, the number is 334-215-STOP.

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Melanie began her career as a work study student, working in the areas of news reporting, anchoring and news-gathering. After graduating from Alabama State University, she worked as a production assistant at the local NBC affiliate, WSFA-TV. As a News Director at WVAS-FM, Melanie leads her team to produce award- winning newscasts and talk shows. Her professional achievements includes News Reporter of the Year for a number of years and awards for talk show producer, by the Alabama Broadcasters Association and the Associated Press. She is an active member of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. Her goals are to expand the reach of WVAS FM into more homes locally, regionally and nationally.

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