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Athens Homeowner Hogties Burglary Suspect
< < Back toWhen Athens County Sheriff's deputies responded to a burglary call last night on Elliotsville Road, they were met with an unusual sight — the suspect was hogtied and unconscious.
Sheriff Pat Kelly says the homeowner returned to the house around 9 p.m. and found a person leaving out a back window.
The owner chased the suspect into the woods behind the house, eventually catching him.
Another person with the homeowner called 911.
The 21-year-old male suspect will be charged with burglary.
Kelly says the case is still under investigation and charges will be filed on a second person.
No charges will be filed against the homeowner.