Property Crimes Task Force Nets Arrests Following Spree of Vehicle Burglaries and Thefts

November 08, 2024

Following a thorough months-long investigation, the joint Property Crimes Task Force (PCTF), comprised of the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) and the Leon County Sheriff's Office (LCSO), arrested two suspects in connection to more than 100 vehicle burglaries and vehicle thefts in Leon County this year.

Beginning in July, detectives with the Property Crimes Task Force launched a meticulous investigation after receiving multiple reports of vehicle burglaries and thefts throughout Tallahassee and Leon County.

During the investigation, detectives determined two suspects were stealing vehicles in northwest Tallahassee and driving them to various neighborhoods to burglarize vehicles.

As the investigation progressed, on Oct. 30, officers responded to the 300 block of Hayden Road regarding a suspect actively breaking into vehicles. Due to their quick and coordinated response, officers quickly located the suspect, 16-year-old Ta'Marion Little, and took him into custody.

The subsequent investigation revealed Little was connected to a spree of vehicle burglaries and thefts in recent months, totaling over 130 cases between July and October. Additionally, detectives identified the second suspect, 20-year-old Jayquan Duncan, and took him into custody on Nov. 6.

Both Little and Duncan were charged with more than 130 counts of burglary of a conveyance unarmed, several counts of grand theft of a motor vehicle, and additional offenses.

These arrests are a testament to the collaborative effort and dedication of TPD and LCSO to bring justice to victims. Together, TPD and LCSO remind citizens to always lock their vehicles and never leave valuables inside.

If you see illegal activity, you are urged to report it by calling TPD at 850-891-4200. You can also remain anonymous by calling Crime Solvers at 850-574-TIPS.

Arrested:

• Jayquan Duncan, 20, for burglary of a conveyance unarmed, grand theft of a motor vehicle, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
• Ta'Marion Little, 16, for burglary of a conveyance unarmed, grand theft of a motor vehicle, and grand theft.