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Arrests made in auto break-ins
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Nathan Eads (from left), Shamari Sheffield and Richard Kimball - photo by Photos submitted

SPRINGFIELD — The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office has made three arrests in several recent entering auto cases.

On Tuesday, detectives executed another search warrant that resulted in the third arrest.

The three suspects in custody are Nathan Eads, 18, Shamari Sheffield, 18, and 20-year-old Richard Kimball.

These suspects were using a blue Prius during their recent crime spree and have also been linked to a burglary that occurred in Shadowbrook in early January.

Detectives are in the process of contacting victims now and returning their stolen property. Numerous firearms were recovered as well as other weapons and personal items. 

Stolen credit cards or social security cards could be at risk. Detectives urge anyone with a loss to visit the sheriff’s office and fill out an identity theft report.

Detectives warn that now is not the time to let your guard down. There may be more people involved and further charges could be pending.

Charges are as follows:

Eads — Burglary 1st degree, multiple counts of entering auto and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Sheffield — Burglary 1st degree and multiple counts of entering auto.

Kimball — Burglary 1st degree and multiple counts of entering auto.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office at 912-754-3449 or you can text a tip anonymously at 847411.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously by clicking a link on the Crime Stoppers web page (http://www.savannahchathamcrimestoppers.org/ ) or the Crime Stoppers Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/CStop2020/ ). 

Tipsters may qualify for a cash reward for up to $2,500.