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ECSO makes arrest in entering auto case
ZORK Robert
Robert Zork

Effingham County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested an entering auto suspect after he was caught on video surveillance breaking into a vehicle and stealing a purse in the parking lot of the Rudra Food Mart on Old River Road in Effingham County.

At approximately 6 p.m. Sunday, deputies responded to the convenience store on a report of a theft and entering auto.

Deputies have arrested Robert Zork, 27, of Bloomingdale who has been charged with Entering an auto and theft by taking.

The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office encourages everyone to lock their car doors even if they will be leaving it unattended for a short period of time.

Investigators are looking into whether Zork, who was out on parole, has been involved in any other thefts.