Cleveland man charged with first degree burglary

CLEVELAND, Ga. – White County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 29-year-old Alexander Gessler last week after he allegedly burglarized and ransacked a home. He is charged with first degree burglary, theft by taking and criminal damage to a residence at 16 Twinleaf Drive in Cleveland.

Deputies were called to the residence at 7:43 p.m. Sept. 9 in reference to a burglary that had just occurred. While en route, they spotted a man wearing a white t-shirt and shorts walking on Twinleaf Drive who fit the description of the suspect. The deputy observed another white male walking behind the suspect pointing at the man. The deputy stopped both men to question them.

The suspect identified himself as Alexander Gessler of 1611 Asbury Mill Road. The victim identified himself as Tim Adams, owner of the house that had been burglarized and ransacked. He stated that his son spotted the man inside the home and that the home had been completely ransacked, sofa cut, refrigerator and freezer doors removed, food strewn all over the floor, window screens cut.

Electronic equipment, including a blue tooth, boots, keys to a lawn mower had been stolen and there was a gym bag on the floor filled with other items that had been left behind.

The estimated damage to the home is approximately $5,400. The stolen items were valued at more than $300.

Gessler was transported to the White County Detention Center.

 

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