We've learned over the years that we have good law enforcement officers doing good works as they try to solve crimes. We've also learned that most cases were not only solved by good police work, but by members of the community stepping forward with information.
The community provides the eyes and ears because law enforcement can't be everywhere all the time.
Flomaton is currently looking for two suspects who kicked in the front door of the Chevron Station at the intersection of Highways 113 and 31 early Tuesday morning. We have a photo of one of the suspects on the front page of today's paper. Granted he's masked and hooded up, but somebody knows who he is. You really don't need to get involved. Police officers and sheriff's deputies will take anonymous calls to help point them in the right direction.
Most cases are solved with the right people stepping forward and providing the right information. It doesn't mean the police will simply go out and arrest somebody, but it helps focus their investigation.
We've also learned over the years if you see something out of the ordinary in your neighborhood, call the police. We've had multiple law enforcement officers tell us they'd rather respond to 100 calls that didn't involve a crime than miss the one that did.
Look at the picture on the front page of today's paper. If you think you recognize the person, reach out to law enforcement.
These thugs belong behind bars and you can possibly be the person who helps them get there.
