AUBURN, Ala. - On Oct. 25, 2025, Auburn Police arrested Roosevelt Lee Pace, age 22, from Opelika, Alabama, charging him with unlawful breaking and entering into a motor vehicle and theft of property fourth degree.

The arrest stems from Auburn Police responding to a report of auto burglaries in progress near the 100 block of Wright Street on Oct. 25. Officers responded to the area and observed two suspects flee on foot. One of the suspects was apprehended and identified as Roosevelt Lee Pace. The second suspect evaded capture.

Police confirmed that the suspects made unlawful entry into multiple vehicles and stole property from the vehicles. After further investigation, Pace was arrested for charges associated with the auto burglaries and transported to the Lee County Jail ($4,000 bond).

Leads regarding the identity of the second suspect are actively being investigated. Anyone with any related information is encouraged to contact the Auburn Police Department Detective Section at (334) 501-3140. Information can also be reported by calling or texting the tip line at (334) 246-1391 or by emailing police@auburnalabama.org.

All defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.