Deputies: Man arrested for burglary of Jay’s Hope Foundation in Macon

Deputies say the suspect was arrested at nearby restaurant with stolen items from Jay’s Hope Foundation.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators and deputies arrested Joseph Peeler on Thursday in connection with a burglary of Jay’s Hope Foundation on Forsyth Street earlier this week.

Peeler was taken into custody at a nearby restaurant, where investigators say they discovered a suitcase containing items stolen from the nonprofit foundation.

According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post, donated gift cards and checks belonging to Jay’s Hope were located inside a travel bag. The items will be returned to the organization.

The Jay’s Hope Foundation supports children with cancer and their families.

The burglary remains under investigation, according to deputies.