MACON, Ga. — A man wielding an axe attempted to break into the Family Dollar in the 2500 block of Houston Avenue early Tuesday morning, according to a press release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.
They say deputies were on patrol when they heard a suspicious noise coming from the rear of the store.
When deputies arrived, they saw a man — later identified as 57-year-old Elvis Lester Hill — attempting to break into the business' rear door with an axe, the press release said.
Deputies attempted to contact the man, but as soon as they approached, Hill fled on foot towards a nearby wooded area.
They say Hill would eventually be arrested after a short foot chase. He was taken to the Bibb County jail where he was booked and charged with second-degree criminal attempt to commit burglary, second-degree criminal damage to property and obstruction of law enforcement.
At this time, the sheriff's office says Hill does not have a bond.
The incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bibb County Sheriff's Office at 478-751-7500 or the Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
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