Teen Arrested in Macon Smoke Shop Burglary

A 17-year-old is accused of breaking into Cloud 9 Smoke, Vape and Hookah on Gray Highway and stealing merchandise.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Property Crime

Teen Arrested in Macon Smoke Shop Burglary

Bibb County deputies arrested 17-year-old Javorie Burke for alleged burglary of Cloud 9 Smoke, Vape and Hookah in Macon. He was charged with felony second-degree burglary and is being held on bond.

Why it matters

The arrest follows a burglary alarm at the Gray Highway store just before 1 a.m. on October 31, and it shows deputies responding quickly to property crimes affecting local businesses in Macon.

Javorie Burke, 17, faces a felony second-degree burglary charge and is being held on bond at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. Deputies recovered multiple pieces of merchandise from the smoke shop, but the total value of stolen items has not been reported.

The players

Bibb County Sheriff's Office

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is the local law enforcement agency that responded to the alarm, located the suspect, and made the arrest.

Javorie Burke

Javorie Burke is the 17-year-old charged with felony second-degree burglary in connection with the Cloud 9 Smoke, Vape and Hookah break-in.

The details

Deputies found damage to a side window of Cloud 9 Smoke, Vape and Hookah when they arrived after the alarm sounded and found no one inside. A person of interest carrying a bookbag was spotted walking north on Gray Highway and ran when deputies tried to question him before a short foot chase ended in his arrest.

October 31, just before 1 a.m.: Burglary alarm triggered at the store.
November 3, 2026: Arrest reported and charges announced.

Legal Context

Under Georgia's felony second-degree burglary statute, commercial break-ins like the one at Cloud 9 Smoke, Vape and Hookah are charged as felonies even when they involve smaller retail stores. Cases involving juveniles, such as this 17-year-old's arrest, are handled within the same charging framework used for adult defendants.

Business owners along Gray Highway in Macon may see increased patrols after the alarm and arrest, and shop owners should check window locks and alarm systems. Residents who notice suspicious activity near businesses should report it to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.

The takeaway

Commercial burglaries often involve quick entry and exit, so business owners can reduce risk by confirming alarm systems are monitored and that window and door damage is reported immediately to local deputies.