Colby Wayne Lackey, 30, of Cedartown, was arrested following an investigation into a reported burglary and the theft of two firearms from a residence.
According to an incident report, officers responded to the residence after the complainants reported that a trail camera had previously been stolen from inside the home.
The complainants told investigators that the suspect later returned to the residence and allegedly took two firearms.
Officers observed minor damage around the front door and strike plate that was consistent with forced entry.
At the time of the initial report, investigators did not have serial numbers for the firearms or video footage of the incident. The co
Lackey was subsequently arrested and is charged with theft by deception.
