Hattiesburg, MS (BuzzReport) — The Hattiesburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a person of interest in connection with several commercial burglary investigations spanning the past two months. According to police, the incidents occurred in the 100 block of Industrial Drive on three separate dates: Dec. 14, 2025, Jan. 18, 2026, and Feb. 15, 2026. Detectives say the burglaries targeted businesses in the area, though authorities have not released additional details about the specific establishments involved or what may have been taken. Investigators are seeking to speak with 27-year-old Eddie McCormick of Laurel, Mississippi, regarding the incidents. Police have identified McCormick as a person of interest as the investigation continues. Authorities are urging anyone with information about McCormick’s whereabouts or details related to the burglaries to contact the Hattiesburg Police Department. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling or texting **TIPS. Information may also be provided online at www.P3Tips.com. Police say the investigation remains ongoing. Share this:Tweet Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Like this:Like Loading... Related Post navigation Sun Belt Reprimands, Fines South Alabama Athletic Director Over Comments Following Tournament Fight Walton High School Teacher Arrested on Felony Charge Involving Student