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July 29, 2024

Man wanted after allegedly stealing mortuary stretchers from multiple funeral homes

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The following was taken from a press release distributed by the Dallas Police Department on July 23, 2024:

PAULDING COUNTY, Ga- On May 6, 2024, Dallas Police Officers responded to a vehicle break-in at 309 Hardee Street (Benson’s Funeral Home). During the investigation, officers discovered that a medical stretcher had been stolen from one of the funeral home’s vehicles.

Dallas Police Detectives collected evidence and linked the theft of the stretcher to several other incidents within the metro area. Their investigation identified 56-year-old Michael Christopher Johnson of Florida as the offender. An arrest warrant has been issued for Michael Christopher Johnson for the criminal offense of Entering an Automobile with intent to commit theft (O.C.G.A. 16-8-18).

Michael Christopher Johnson has an extensive history of theft. He is currently wanted in at least two Metro Atlanta counties for similar incidents.

Anyone with any further information regarding Michael Christopher Johnson is encouraged to contact the Dallas Police Department.

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