Authorities in Dallas, Georgia, are on the hunt for a Florida man accused of stealing a medical stretcher from a funeral home. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the incident occurred on May 6, 2024 at Benson's Funeral Home, where officers responded to a vehicle break-in and discovered the missing equipment.
Dallas Police Department detectives pieced together evidence from the crime scene, connecting 56-year-old Michael Christopher Johnson to this theft, and to several others across the metro area. Johnson, who has a notable history of theft, is charged with entering an automobile with the intent to commit theft. He is also wanted in at least two metro Atlanta counties for similar cases, as reported by 11Alive.
The Dallas Police Department has obtained an arrest warrant for Johnson for the offense of entering an automobile with intent to commit theft (O.C.G.A. 16-8-18). Local law enforcement has urged the public to remain alert and report any suspicious activity, especially in relation to the events at hand.
In a statement obtained by FOX 5 Atlanta, the City of Dallas Police Department encouraged anyone with information about Johnson to come forward. They have made it clear, that maintaining community safety is a collaborative effort between citizens and the police force. Tips and leads are critical for apprehending individuals implicated in criminal behavior such as this.
