Clinch Co. deputies investigate car break-ins during a funeral: no suspects identified

The robberies happened during a funeral service at the Lighthouse Assembly of God in Homerville.
The robberies happened during a funeral service at the Lighthouse Assembly of God in Homerville.(MGN JPG w/ Credits)
Published: Aug. 27, 2023 at 8:01 PM EDT|Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 10:32 AM EDT
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HOMERVILLE (WALB) — The Clinch County Sheriff’s Office is still searching for the suspects in several car break-ins that happened during a funeral service on August 16.

The break-ins happened during a funeral service at the Lighthouse Assembly of God in Homerville. After the service ended, many people attending the funeral found their vehicles had been entered and items were stolen, according the a Facebook post by the Clinch County Sheriff’s Office.

“Damaging property and stealing from people while they are paying their respects to a lost loved one is despicable,” the post said.

Investigators have not made any arrests in the case.

Anyone with information on suspicious activity or surveillance videos from the area of Lighthouse Assembly of God is asked to call the sheriff’s office at (912) 487-5316 or 911.