Three Arrested in Connection With U.S. Post Office Robbery in Effingham County

Three men have been arrested and charged in connection with the armed robbery of an Effingham County Post Office October 14. 
Two suspects, Brian Bacon, 18, of Pembroke, and Charles Pretlow, 17, of Statesboro, have both been charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and conspiracy to commit a crime. Thermon Gaines, 19, of Pembroke, has been charged with armed robbery and conspiracy to commit a crime.
The robbery happened at the Eden Post Office at 1228 Highway 80.  The Sheriff’s Department say the three wore masks and robbed the Post Office at gunpoint. Sheriff Jimmy McDuffie said “We are extremely proud of the teamwork displayed by all agencies involved with this case which led to these three arrests. “
“Crimes against the U.S. Postal Service are taken very seriously, especially when they endanger our employees. U.S. Postal Inspectors are seeking federal charges. “said Yulanda Burns, U.S. Postal Inspector and Public Information Officer for the Atlanta Division.
All three suspects are currently being held in the Effingham County Jail.