Two Now Charged With Jay Burglaries

May 29, 2015

Two people have now been charged with a multiple business burglary spree in Jay.

During the overnight hours of May 20, several businesses including the Farmer’s Country Market, Exprezit and Jack’s Vapor Store were burglarized. Two individuals were observed on store surveillance breaking into the businesses and taking items.

Witnesses reported seeing merchandise from the stores in a nearby wooded area and reported it to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.

Joshua Ryder Gay, 18, and Jonathan Richard Hill, 25, are accused of stealing over $3,000 worth of merchandise while causing over $5,000 in property damage during the break-ins.  They are both charged with burglary, larceny and criminal mischief with property damage. Their bonds were set at $81,250 each.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News