Early Monday morning, a resident of the Southwinds Apartment Complex called Franklin Police regarding three men checking door handles in the parking lot. His call led to the arrest of three auto burglary suspects who tried to flee when officers arrived.
The suspects have been identified as Carlos Alcazar of Madison (a convicted felon on probation), Michael Cotton, and Jeavaunie Francis – both of Nashville.
Detectives believe the three are responsible for multiple vehicle burglaries at, at least, three apartment complexes. The suspects targeted only unlocked cars and stole anything of value from inside, including handguns, electronics, and sunglasses. Officers recovered two stolen guns that the suspects had hidden in bushes at the apartment complex. Franklin Police urge residents to lock their car doors, especially when guns are present.
All three suspects were charged with Motor Vehicle Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Evading Arrest. Each is being held on the $15,000 bonds set by the Magistrate. They are due in court 11/03/2016 at 1:00 pm.
Pictured above from left to right: Carlos Alcazar, Michael Cotton and Jeavaunie Francis.
A convicted felon on probation has the ability to bail out after stealing handguns. I think there’s a misinterpretation in America on how the justice system is actually broken.