Police seek information on burglary

A suspect in a home break-in Wednesday morning was arrested by police following a brief foot chase, according to a Sumter Police Department release.

Police responded to the Milton Street area after a man was seen walking while carrying a flat screen television. The suspect began running once he was spotted by officers, who pursued him on foot but eventually were able to find and apprehend the man.

George Tillman Johnson, 31, of 15 Lenoir St., is charged with burglary-2nd degree and possession of burglary tools.

He is being held in the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.

A television that was dropped as the chase began was later recovered.

Detectives believe Johnson and an unidentified man allegedly broke into a home on Anderson Street, where two televisions and a chainsaw were reported stolen.

An investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700.

Tips can also be given anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718 or 1-888-CRIME-SC. A cash reward could be available for information that leads to an arrest.