Repeat offender arrested in smash and grab burglary at Albany Dollar General

ALBANY, Ga. – Last month, on October 10th, the Albany Police Department responded to a smash and grab burglary incident at the Dollar General located at 2017 North Slappey Boulevard.

The alleged perpetrator was identified as 38-year-old Willie Tom Green. Using a large cinder block, Green shattered the front glass door of the establishment, entered, and stole multiple tobacco products before fleeing the scene.

On Wednesday, November 8th, law enforcement spotted Green in the vicinity of North Slappey Boulevard, near the same Dollar General he had previously targeted. He was apprehended. Further investigation revealed Green faced similar accusations in 2017 for breaking into the exact same Dollar General.

Following his apprehension, Willie Tom Green was officially booked on charges related to the smash and grab burglary and transported to the Dougherty County Jail.

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