Atmore woman accused of stealing copper wire from local business in custody

An Atmore woman was taken into custody on suspicion of stealing several thousands of dollars worth of copper wiring from a local business, according to officials.

Atmore Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said on June 24, at approximately 2:15 a.m., officers were notified of a theft from a local business that occurred a few days prior to the report.

“ The on-call investigator worked with the victim and the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office to identify the suspects,” McMann said. “Nakia Buxton, age 48, of Atmore was identified as a suspect and was taken into custody. The case is still under investigation and additional arrests are possible.”

Buxton was transported to the Escambia County Detention Center on July 2, 2024.

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