Two Arrested After Multiple Vehicle Break-ins in Tifton

Early on the morning of February 26, 2025, officers with the Tifton Police Department responded to reports of multiple vehicle break-ins on James Ave. Upon arriving at the scene, officers apprehended a male suspect hiding behind a shed near the break-in locations after he fled on foot. The suspect, later identified as Landis Mikhail Mitchel, 18, of Quitman, Georgia, was arrested without further incident.

During their search, officers discovered a red Mini Cooper, which is suspected to be connected to the break-ins. The vehicle was impounded for further investigation. Some of the break-ins occurred outside city limits, prompting the Tift County Sheriff’s Office to join the investigation.

Several stolen items were recovered from the victims’ vehicles and are being returned to their owners. Mitchel and Jon’marre David Cheatem, 18, of Enigma, Georgia, were both charged with eight counts of entering an automobile.

The investigation remains active. Detective Michael Gaskins is leading the case and can be contacted at 229-382-3132 for further information.

The Tifton Police Department encourages citizens to report suspicious activity and crimes through the tip411 alert system or the Tifton PD app.