Deputies Investigating Over $29,000 Equipment Theft in Riegelwood

COLUMBUS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SEAL

RIEGELWOOD, NC — Columbus County Sheriff’s deputies have opened a commercial larceny investigation after more than $29,000 worth of lawn equipment, heavy tools, and a utility trailer were reported stolen from a property on Buck Keaton Way.

Deputy James Lennon responded to the scene at approximately 9:54 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 30. According to official offense logs, property owner Ponce Jones reported that thieves took an enclosed utility trailer valued at $7,000, a Ferris zero-turn commercial mower valued at $14,000, a John Deere zero-turn mower valued at $6,000, a Stihl pole saw valued at $1,400, two Stihl backpack blowers valued together at $700, and a Stihl weed trimmer valued at $350.

The total value of the stolen property stands at $29,450. No suspect descriptions or vehicle details have been officially released by law enforcement.

Anyone with information regarding the theft or the location of the stolen equipment is urged to contact the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office at (910) 642-6551.



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