Bradley County man faces charges after burglarizing jewelry store

Reggie Wellington has been taken into custody on charges of Burglary and Theft Over $2500 for burglarizing a local jewelry store.

On September 27, Bradley County deputies arrived at the Gold and Silver Exchanged located on APD 40 in response to reports of a burglary. After an intensive investigation by detectives from the BCSO Property Crime Unit, authorities were able to identify Reggie Wellington as the suspect who committed the burglary. Further investigation revealed that Wellington sold some of the jewelry on October 2. At the time of his arrest, Wellington had a large quantity of the stolen jewelry in his possession; some of which he was wearing.

Wellington was charged with Burglary and Theft Over $2500. Stolen property has been returned to the owner by authorities.