Man Arrested Following Commercial Burglary at Macon Ace Hardware

MACON, Georgia — A commercial burglary at a local Ace Hardware store on Riverside Drive resulted in the arrest of a suspect, local law enforcement authorities reported.

The incident occurred on November 21, 2024, when deputies from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office responded to an alarm at the business. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found evidence of forced entry and subsequently located and apprehended a male suspect in connection with the break-in.

The suspect was booked into the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center on charges related to commercial burglary. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from the store to confirm if any merchandise was stolen or if there are any accomplices involved in the crime.

Local businesses in the Riverside Drive corridor have been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the Sheriff's Office as authorities continue their investigation into this commercial break-in.