Man arrested in connection with break-in at North Gwinnett Co-Op

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — A suspect is arrested in last month’s break-in at the North Gwinnett Co-Operative.

Surveillance video shows a man forcing entry through a window and stealing several hundred dollars in cash.

Gwinnett police identify the suspect as 38-year-old Lavan Hickman of Clarkston.

He’s currently serving a work-release sentence at the Gwinnett County Correctional Institute for previous burglary convictions.

Police say he left the facility prior to committing the august 19 burglary. He’s now facing additional charges.