SCREVEN COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) – July 19, 2025 — After an urgent multi-agency search that stretched across county lines, 20-year-old Theron Robbins has been located and arrested by the Screven County Sheriff’s Office late Saturday night. Robbins was wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that took place earlier this week at Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah.
According to officials, investigators were acting on a tip when they tracked Robbins to the Redfield Road area in Screven County. Deputies discovered him hiding in a closet inside a private residence. He was taken into custody without incident and is now being held on active warrants for aggravated assault and murder issued by the Savannah Police Department.
Background on the Case
Theron Robbins has been a person of interest in a violent shooting that occurred at Savannah’s Oglethorpe Mall, a busy commercial hub that serves thousands of shoppers each week. While specific details surrounding the shooting have not yet been released, Savannah police confirmed that the attack resulted in at least one fatality and another victim hospitalized with serious injuries.
Robbins was quickly identified as a suspect, prompting a widespread search and significant public concern. Local and state law enforcement agencies worked in tandem, circulating his photo and information through media outlets, community networks, and law enforcement bulletins.
Arrest and Ongoing Investigation
The Screven County Sheriff’s Office has praised the public for its role in aiding the investigation. Sheriff’s deputies say the tip that led to Robbins’ arrest came from a concerned citizen, further emphasizing the critical role of community cooperation in dangerous criminal investigations.
“The swift and safe apprehension of Theron Robbins is a testament to both the dedication of our officers and the vigilance of our community,” a sheriff’s office spokesperson stated. “We are grateful to everyone who came forward with information. Their actions potentially saved lives.”
Robbins will be transferred into the custody of Savannah Police, where he will face formal charges and await judicial proceedings. The investigation into the Oglethorpe Mall shooting remains active and ongoing, and authorities have not ruled out the possibility of additional suspects or accomplices.
Public Safety and Next Steps
As of now, no further threats to the public have been identified, but law enforcement officials are urging anyone who may have additional information about Robbins, the shooting incident, or his movements over the past week to come forward.
If you have information, contact the Savannah Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit or reach out anonymously through Crimestoppers of Savannah-Chatham County.
This arrest closes a significant chapter in a high-profile case that has shaken the Savannah area and sparked conversations about safety in public spaces. As the legal process begins, authorities say they are committed to securing justice for the victims and maintaining transparency with the public.
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