James Daniel Leech : "Man steals 20+ guns in Cobb County break-ins"

1. Man breaks into Cobb County home multiple times, steals firearms
2. Burglar targets Cobb County residence, steals large gun collection.

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A man was arrested in north Georgia after officers said he broke into a Cobb County home two different times to steal guns.

On the 17th of March, a Cobb County resident reported that his home on Sunshine Trace had been broken into while he was out of town. Police reported that a total of 12 guns, including handguns and rifles, were stolen.

A few weeks later, on April 8th, the man, identified as James Daniel Leech, was seen returning to the same home to attempt another theft. This time, Leech managed to steal 10 guns.

During the time between the first and second theft, the homeowner had installed security cameras and was able to get a better identification of Leech.

Then, on April 21st, Hiawassee police received a tip about Leech, who was living in the area and was suspected of burglarizing a home in Greenwood County, South Carolina.

Upon searching Leech’s home, officers found some of the stolen guns from the home on Sunshine Trace, along with multiple suspicious, illegal animal parts. Additionally, pawn tickets to different shops in Georgia and various gun parts were also discovered.

Leech was booked into Cobb County jail and charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of illegal birds, and unlawful possession of firearms or weapons. Officers indicated that he may face additional charges.