Tifton Police Arrests Four in Connection with Recent Auto Thefts
On July 24, 2024, at approximately 3:32 a.m., officers from the Tifton Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the vicinity of 12th Street and Love Avenue due to traffic violations. The stop resulted in the detention of three male juveniles and a 17-year-old individual. During an inventory of the stopped vehicle, officers discovered stolen property.
A detective was contacted and briefed on the situation, leading to a further investigation. Following a review of surveillance footage and interviews, detectives linked the individuals to a series of recent auto thefts over the past weekend.
The following charges were filed:
- Derrick Pettiford, 17, of Tifton, was charged with one count of Theft by Receiving Stolen Property.
- A 16-year-old juvenile from Tifton was charged with ten counts of Entering an Automobile, one count of Curfew Violation, and two counts of Theft by Receiving Stolen Property.
- A 15-year-old juvenile from Tifton was charged with one count of Driving While Unlicensed, one count of Driving a Vehicle with Suspended Registration, two counts of Theft by Receiving Stolen Property, and one count of Curfew Violation.
- Another 15-year-old juvenile from Tifton was charged with one count of Curfew Violation and two counts of Theft by Receiving Stolen Property.
Anyone with video footage or additional information is encouraged to contact the Tifton Police Department at 229-382-3132 or use Tip411. Anonymous tips can be submitted by texting TIFTONPD and the tip to 847411 or using the Tifton PD app on iPhone or Android devices.
