NAHUNTA — A Jacksonville, Fla., man is facing a felony shoplifting charge involving power tools stolen from the Nahunta Ace Hardware store.
Tommy Fiffer was taken into custody Tuesday, September 8 by the Nassau County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office in connection with multiple alleged thefts from an Ace Hardware in Nassau County.
The Florida incident happened after the September 8 alleged theft in Nahunta.
The Nahunta Police Department was notified of a reported felony shoplifting with Detective Jenna Cardon responded to the business. She collected the information and evidence needed, and immediately began investigating the incident.
Through her review of surveillance footage and other investigative work, Detective Cardon identified both the suspected vehicle and the individual believed to be responsible.
During the investigation, Detective Cardon learned the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office had taken Fiffer into custody in connection with multiple alleged thefts from an Ace Hardware in Nassau County resulting in several felony theft charges in Florida.
Detective Cardon’s investigation also revealed the same individual is suspected of committing similar thefts from Ace Hardware in Blackshear.
She is working closely with the Blackshear Police Department and the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office to compare evidence and determine the full extent of this suspected multistate theft scheme.
In less than 24 hours, Detective Cardon was able to identify a suspect, connect the vehicle involved, develop important investigative leads, and establish possible connections to similar cases in two other jurisdictions.
“I am extremely proud of the work Detective Cardon has done on this case,” said NPD Chief Brad Todd. “As a new detective, she has shown tremendous eagerness, initiative and determination. She went above and beyond to help one of our local businesses and did not stop after identifying a suspect.
“She continued following the evidence and began coordinating with law-enforcement agencies in both Georgia and Florida. Crimes like these do not affect only the business involved. Retail theft increases operating costs and ultimately contributes to higher prices for every honest customer.
“We are committed to protecting our local businesses and holding those who target our community accountable.”
The investigation remains active and ongoing. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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