A Mount Pleasant man is facing multiple charges after police say he forced his way into a woman’s apartment and stole her truck.
Donald Biggs, 52, of Mount Pleasant, has been charged with burglary in the second degree, a Class C felony, theft in the second degree, a Class D felony, violation of a no-contact or protective order – contempt, a simple misdemeanor, and violation of probation.
According to court documents, the Mount Pleasant Police Department was dispatched Saturday, February 28th at approximately 9:45 a.m. to the 1200 block of North Palm Avenue for a reported disturbance.
Officers learned a physical altercation had occurred between Biggs and the victim. During the incident, Biggs allegedly forced his way into the victim’s apartment while she was letting her dogs outside, pushing her down as he entered. Police say Biggs then took the keys to a truck registered to the victim and drove away from the scene.
When questioned by officers, Biggs reportedly claimed the truck belonged to him. However, vehicle registration records showed the truck was registered to the victim.
The disturbance was reported by both the victim and a nearby neighbor who heard the commotion and checked on the victim.
Authorities later located Biggs operating the truck.
Court records also show an active no-contact order had been issued between Biggs and the victim just two days earlier on February 26th in Henry County, listing the victim as the protected party.
According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Biggs’ bail has been set at $17,300 cash or surety, including $15,300 for the burglary charge and $2,000 for the probation violation.
A preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled for March 11th.