DANVILLE, Va. — A series of thefts from vehicles in Danville has led to the arrest of six individuals, with one suspect still at large, according to the Danville Police Department. Investigators say the thefts occurred over the first few months of 2025, affecting multiple neighborhoods across the city.
Among those arrested are Syreeta Watkins (49), Tohn Echols (48), and Shadd Breakley (49). Police believe the trio was working together to commit various thefts, including stealing credit cards and personal belongings from unlocked or unattended vehicles.
Charges for each are as follows:
Syreeta Watkins:
Felony: Grand Larceny
Felony: Theft of Credit Cards (4 counts)
Tohn Echols:
Misdemeanor: Petit Larceny
Misdemeanor: Theft of Credit Cards (8 counts)
Felony: Unauthorized Possession of 2+ Credit Cards
Misdemeanor: Enter or Set in Motion a Vehicle
Felony: Grand Larceny
Felony: Auto Theft
Shadd Breakley (WANTED):
Felony: Theft of Credit Cards
Misdemeanor: Credit Card Fraud
Misdemeanor: Enter or Set in Motion a Vehicle
Unrelated Suspects Also Charged:
Roderick Tabb (33, Danville):
Misdemeanor: Petit Larceny (2 counts)
Misdemeanor: Enter or Set in Motion a Vehicle (3 counts)
Felony: Theft of Credit Cards (6 counts)
Felony: Grand Larceny
Roland Cobbins (64, Winston-Salem, NC):
Felony: Unauthorized Possession of 2+ Credit Cards
Felony: Possession of Burglarious Tools
Lashaunta Saunders (41, Danville):
Felony: Grand Larceny (2 counts)
Misdemeanor: Enter or Set in Motion a Vehicle (4 counts)
Preston Gardner-Phelps (18, Mississippi):
Misdemeanor: Enter or Set in Motion a Vehicle (2 counts)
All individuals except Shadd Breakley have been apprehended. Cobbins was arrested in North Carolina and released on bond.
Danville Police issued a public reminder:
“When exiting a vehicle, even if briefly, take every precaution to secure personal items and belongings out of view. Lock the vehicle and remove the keys.”
