(Buford, Ga., May 22, 2024) – The Gwinnett County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection to a forgery and motor vehicle theft case.

On January 12, two suspects met with a victim to purchase a vehicle. While Javon Maurice Fayson (Age 25, Snellville) took the vehicle for a test drive, the other suspect stayed and conversed with the victim. The unidentified suspect provided the victim with a fraudulent $26,900 check to purchase the vehicle. The vehicle was later recovered in Dekalb County, on January 14. Javon Maurice Fayson has since been arrested and is currently being held at the Gwinnett County Jail and is charged with Felony Theft by Taking and Forgery in the 4^th Degree. Detectives are still trying to identify the second suspect.

If anyone has any information to share in this case, please contact GCPD detectives at 770.513.5300.  To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.  Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. 

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