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Suspect in SJC vehicle burglary may be connected to around ten other cases

A Georgia man has been arrested for a vehicle burglary and dealing in stolen property in St. Johns County, but investigators believe he could be connected to around ten other burglaries in their jurisdiction alone.

36-year-old Brandon Hicks is accused of burglarizing a car in St. Johns County, during which time he stole the victim’s wallet. His arrest report says he was seen on surveillance just a few hours later at a Walmart, trying to use a credit card that belonged to the burglary victim. He was also allegedly seen on surveillance using the card at a gas station in Jacksonville.

Additionally, investigators say Hicks recently met with St. Johns County deputies, for what he thought was a computer sale that he arranged online. Investigators say the computer he was trying to sell had actually been stolen from a vehicle in Duval County.

The arrest report says Hicks admits to breaking in to several vehicles on the night of the St. Johns County burglary and stealing several items. He also allegedly admitted to knowing the computer was stolen, although he says a friend of his steals items, and he helps sell them, to then split the profit.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office says Hicks may be connected to around ten other burglaries in the northwest part of the County. We’re told he’s also being investigated for crimes that occurred in other jurisdictions, including Jacksonville.

At this time, Hicks has been arrested in St. Johns County for third degree felony burglary, second degree felony dealing in stolen property, and first degree misdemeanor petit theft. SJSO says more charges are expected.

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