Macon Teen Arrested After Breaking Into Smoke Shop on Gray Highway, Fleeing Deputies
MACON, Ga. — A 17-year-old was arrested early Saturday morning after Bibb County sheriff’s deputies responding to a burglary alarm at a Macon smoke shop found stolen merchandise and located a suspect nearby.
Javorie Javon Burke, 17, was charged with felony second-degree burglary in connection with the October 31, 2026, break-in at Cloud 9 Smoke, Vape and Hookah, located at 980 Gray Highway.
According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the business at approximately 12:54 a.m. after receiving a burglary alarm.
When deputies arrived, they discovered damage to a side window of the building.
Officers searched the premises but found no one inside. They also determined that merchandise had been stolen.
Suspect Flees From Deputies on Gray Highway
While investigating the burglary, deputies spotted a person of interest walking northbound on Gray Highway near the business.
The individual was carrying a bookbag.
When deputies attempted to make contact, the person ran, prompting a brief foot pursuit.
Deputies caught the individual and identified him as Burke.
According to investigators, several items of merchandise stolen from Cloud 9 Smoke, Vape and Hookah were found in Burke’s possession, linking him to the burglary.
Stolen Merchandise Recovered and Returned
Burke was taken into custody and transported to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center.
Deputies recovered the stolen merchandise and returned it to the business.
Burke was charged with 2 counts of second-degree burglary, a felony. His bond was set at $11,000.
