Jesus Di Ante King, 20 of Cartersville, and Samantha Layne Williams, 23, of Athens, have both been charged with second-degree burglary and felony theft by taking following an incident at Global Auto Sales on Redmond Circle.
According to police reports, King is accused of breaking into the dealership by shattering the glass entry door and unlawfully entering the building. Once inside, he allegedly stole ignition keys to several vehicles before driving away in a black 2019 Dodge Charger, valued at $34,500, without the dealership’s consent.
Investigators say Williams played a role in the burglary by driving King to the dealership with the intent of committing the crime. She then allegedly followed King from the scene after he left with the stolen vehicle.
Authorities noted that multiple vehicle keys were taken during the break-in, suggesting the possibility of further attempted thefts.
Both are charged with second degree burglary and felony theft by taking.
