Crime & Safety

Cumming Man Arrested and Charged After Stealing Plants

Authorities said he stole $12K worth of plants, potting soil and equipment from a local nursery.

A Cumming man was arrested earlier this week after being accused of stealing $12,000 worth of plants, potting soil and equipment from a local nursery, according to the .

Sheriff Ted Paxton said Herbert Martin Lynn, 44, of Melodie Lane, was taken into custody on Tuesday, March 6 after witnesses provided investigators information that pointed to Lynn as a suspect.

A search warrant was obtained and most of the property reported stolen, in addition to some property that had not yet been discovered taken, was recovered at Lynn’s residence.

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Among the items reported missing included, 75 bags of Monrovia potting soil, 80 Japanese Maple plants, a tree boom attachment for a skid loader, various metal benches, folding tables and a ladder.

Garden Wright Nurseries also located on Melodie Lane in Cumming reported the theft on Monday, March 5.

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Lynn, who has been charged with one count of burglary, was released from the after posting an $11,110 bond. He is scheduled to appear in Superior Court on March 21.

An investigation is ongoing.


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