In July, the man gave Barnes a key and police say Barnes rented the home to a 61-year-old Smyrna man, while Barnes pretended to be the homeowner. Barnes was paid $5,400 by the renter as two months rent and a security deposit.
Barnes said he was the owner of JLR Group LLC and claimed he was a real estate investor.
Police have filed arrest warrants for Barnes. He is charged with felony theft and forgery.
