On the morning of January 16, 2026, HCSO Patrol Deputies responded to a string of auto burglaries near the 8300 block of Front Gate Circle in Ooltewah.
A total of four vehicles were entered, and items were stolen including a wallet, credit/debit cards, sports equipment, a backpack, cash, and a laptop.
Upon further investigation, deputies were able to identify and locate the suspect’s vehicle at a residence. Further observation confirmed the suspect’s involvement in the burglaries, and the HCSO Criminal Investigations Unit was called in to obtain a search warrant for the residence and vehicle. Stolen items and marijuana were located during the search.
The suspect is identified as Khalil Sivels and faces the following charges:
- Identity Theft
- Burglary of an Auto x4
- Theft of Property under $1,000
- Fraudulent Use of a Credit or Debit Card under $1,000 x2
- Simple Possession of Marijuana
This information is preliminary and subject to change. No further information is available.