THOMASVILLE — An ongoing investigation has resulted in seven Thomasville residents being charged in the Saturday burglary of a Tallahassee, Florida, sporting goods store.

Tallahassee police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms ad Explosives (ATF) contacted the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday when it was learned several burglary suspects lived n Thomas County. Thomasville Police Department joined the investigation when it was discovered the suspects lived in Thomasville.

A task force made up of the sheriff’s office, Thomasville and Tallahassee police, ATF and the U.S. Marshals Service began a investigation that identified nine Thomasville suspects, ages 14 to 22.  

“The remaining two suspects remain at large, are actively attempting to avoid apprehension and should be considered armed and dangerous,” said Lt. Toby Knifer, Thomasville Police Department Criminal Investigations Division commander.

The at-large suspects are Zamarrien Lovejoy, 17, 5327 E. Railroad St., Ochlocknee, and Amin Flyzell Clark, 16, 118 Neel St., Thomasville.

Although Clark is a juvenile, a Superior Court judge authorized Clark’s identity being revealed because of the suspect’s extensive juvenile criminal history, the commander said.

Those arrested Wednesday are Marchay Cromartie, 18, 136 Dove Hill Circle, and Kwantreus J’shon Duncan, 22, 405 Glen Arven Drive.

Lewante “Harry” Cromartie, 19, 136 Dove Hill Circle, was arrested about noon Thursday during questioning by city police.

Four Thomasville, juveniles, ages 14 to 16, also have been arrested.

Thomasville residents charged earlier are Xzavier Bryant and Derontae Kerbo.

Whigham resident Gavin Ivey was arrested Monday at a Thomas County residence. U.S. marshals transported Ivey to Albany, where he was wanted on a murder charge in a weekend shooting.

Knifer said the investigation shows Ivey purchased one of the guns stolen in Tallahassee.

Of the 44 firearms stolen, authorities have recovered two. Knifer said ammunition for the weapons is readily available at local businesses.

“We want these guns off the street,” Knifer said. “They’re dangerous. We’re not playing around. We’re running this to its end.”

Anyone in possession of a stolen firearm has until 3 p.m. Friday, May 1, to turn in the weapons without fear of charges.

After Friday, anyone in possession of a stolen weapon could face criminal charges.

Community assistance is requested.

“The police department and sheriff’s office are asking anyone in the community to come forward with any information to assist in recovering these stolen firearms,” Knifer said.

Senior reporter Patti Dozier can be reached at (229) 226-2400, ext. 1820