LAGRANGE, Ga. - LaGrange police are searching for Howard Lester, a former elder at Broad Street Church of Christ, who is wanted on felony theft charges tied to more than $200,000 allegedly taken from a church business account.

What we know:

Investigators said Lester is also wanted in a separate felony theft case accusing him of depriving a customer of more than $6,000 while employed at Floors on Commerce in LaGrange. Authorities released case number 2025-09200075 in connection with the investigation.

What you can do:

Police asked anyone who knows Lester’s whereabouts to contact Detective Ligon at 706-883-2621. Tips can also be submitted anonymously via Tip411 by texting the keyword "LAGRANGE" to 847411.

Officials emphasized that charges are allegations and that Lester is presumed in

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