Dalton police searching for person suspected of stealing tools from Christian Heritage School
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — The Dalton Police Department (DPD) is asking the public for help in identifying a man who stole tools from Christian Heritage School.
Surveillance cameras first captured the suspect at 2:00 a.m., June 8, 2025.
He came from the woods behind the school, and walked into the north parking lot where a construction contractor left several conecx trailers filled with construction equipment.
Afterwards, he went inside a parked school bus and stayed there until 6:45 a.m.
He later returned to the area at 12:30 a.m., June 9, and left with a handcart dolly and a large tote.
The contractor informed police that the following tools were stolen:
- Dewalt impact drills
- A Dewalt sawzall
- Two Dewalt routers
- Two 60-amp Flex batteries
- Two 5-amp Dewalt batteries
- Two battery chargers
- Two Dewalt 360 lasers
- Two Dewalt sheetrock guns
- One toolbag with miscellaneous tools
These tools are worth approximately $2,500.
DPD described the man as light-skinned, appearing to be in his 20s or 30s, with facial hair, and wearing a grey baseball cap.
Anyone who has any information on the suspect’s identity is encourages to contact Detective Ben Ridley, (706) 278-9085, extension 9-122.
