Men accused of breaking into apartments, cutting copper out of empty units

Two men are accused of breaking into a Metro Atlanta apartment complex in Austell, Georgia, and cutting copper wire and piping out of unoccupied units, according to court records. Ontalino Buck Pittman-Outlaw and Dmonche Green were allegedly seen entering buildings at the Residence Riverside apartments. Prosecutors say they used a variety of tools to remove the copper from inside apartments. When police arrived, Green allegedly ran. Both men face burglary charges and are also accused of possessing tools to commit burglary. Green additionally is charged with obstruction of law enforcement and prowling, while Outlaw is charged with loitering and prowling.