Over the past two weeks, a High Springs man is accused of breaking into five homes on his own street.

Columbia County Sheriff's Office deputies said Joseph Fuller, 36, broke into five homes on Coleman Lane in southern Columbia County.

Deputies said Fuller stole a large amount of jewelry and tools, and then tried to pawn them at Alachua Pawn.

During one of the burglaries, investigators said the elderly homeowner discovered Fuller in her home. He fled the home when he was seen.

Detectives have already recovered some of the stolen items, including firearms, from Fuller’s home.

Fuller was booked into the Columbia County Detention Facility and is being held on $56,000.00 bond. He is charged with five counts of burglary, five counts of grand Theft and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.