Sheriff’s Office looking for suspects in lawnmower theft
Published 11:43 am Wednesday, August 13, 2014
IVOR—Someone has reportedly made away with seven zero-turn Husqvarna lawnmowers from Crawford’s Small Engine and Equipment on Route 460.
A white car, believed to be a Dodge Charger, is seen on security footage gathered by the Southampton County Sheriff’s Office. The car is believed to be involved in the theft of lawnmowers. — Submitted
On Aug. 10, between the hours of 9:15 and 11:15 p.m., entry was made into the grounds through a chain-link fence surrounding the building. Security footage shows the lawnmowers being driven down Route 460 a short way to another location where the lawnmowers were loaded into a trailer.
One suspect’s vehicle is believed to be a white mid-1990s model Ford F-Series truck, with four full doors and a long bed. The vehicle was seen pulling a tandem axle enclosed trailer that was also white in color.
The second suspect car that the sheriff’s office couldn’t identify through the security footage. It is believed to have been involved in a lawnmower theft over the weekend. — Submitted
There are two other suspect vehicles. The first appears to be a white Dodge Charger, 2011 or newer. The second vehicle cannot be seen clearly on the security footage.
Both vehicles are seen traveling back and forth on Route 460 during the theft. The second vehicle is eventually seen picking up a suspect on foot.
A truck and trailer is believed to be involved in a lawnmower theft at Crawford’s Small Engine and Equipment in ivor. — Submitted
If anyone has any information on these vehicles or the theft of the lawnmowers, contact the Southampton County Sheriff’s Office at 653-2100 or the Franklin/Southampton Crime Line at 653-2900. The sheriff’s office can also be reached online at www.shso.org.
