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Lee County homeowner held at gunpoint, suspect arrested after home invasion
Lee County homeowner held at gunpoint, suspect arrested after home invasion
Lee County homeowner held at gunpoint, suspect arrested after home invasion

Published on: 04/29/2026

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LEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - A man is facing charges and two others are still wanted after a violent home invasion, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO).

LCSO said in a press release that three men entered a home on Autumn Leaf Drive in East Lee County on April 25 around 3 a.m.

The three suspects were reportedly dressed in all black and wearing masks when they entered the occupied home. The resident of the home was held at gunpoint while the suspects stole personal belongings and left the scene, according to LCSO.

Deputies said they were able to identify one of the suspects as Antorious Lamar Scott. Scott was arrested and charged with one count of Armed Robbery, LCSO said.

Two additional suspects are wanted
Two additional suspects are wanted(Lee County Sheriff's Office)

According to LCSO, the other two suspects are still on the run.

LCSO said this is an active investigation. Anyone with information should call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 229-759-6012.

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News Source : https://www.walb.com/2026/04/28/lee-county-homeowner-held-gunpoint-suspect-arrested-after-home-invasion/

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