Arrest Made In Catalytic Converter Theft
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Daniel [email protected]
Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Mike Fowler responded to Holle’s Wrecker Service, 7631 N. CR 600W, Syracuse, around 1:42 a.m. today.
The owner, Jeff Holle, said he had catalytic converters stolen from his lot all summer and Monday night decided to wait at the lot to see if anyone broke in.
According to police, Cory Lee Riggins, 31, of 4073 W. CR 700E, Leesburg, was arrested after Holle saw him looking under vehicles with a flashlight.
When questioned, Riggins said he was looking for tools he left there the day before.
Holle said he had no recollection of Riggins being there.
Found at the scene was a black bag with two reciprocating saws.
According to police, in Riggins’ vehicle were three hydrocodone pills, antibiotics and a pill bottle with a white substance identified as methamphetamine inside.
Also found were a saw, torch, ratchet set, four oxygen tanks, copper tubing and a police scanner.
Riggins was charged with burglary, possession of a controlled substance and possession of methamphetamine. He is being held at Kosciusko County Jail on $5,000 bond.
Detectives are still investigating whether Riggins is connected to other catalytic converter thefts both at Holle’s and in the area.
According to police, catalytic converters are often stolen then scrapped for cash.[[In-content Ad]]
Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Mike Fowler responded to Holle’s Wrecker Service, 7631 N. CR 600W, Syracuse, around 1:42 a.m. today.
The owner, Jeff Holle, said he had catalytic converters stolen from his lot all summer and Monday night decided to wait at the lot to see if anyone broke in.
According to police, Cory Lee Riggins, 31, of 4073 W. CR 700E, Leesburg, was arrested after Holle saw him looking under vehicles with a flashlight.
When questioned, Riggins said he was looking for tools he left there the day before.
Holle said he had no recollection of Riggins being there.
Found at the scene was a black bag with two reciprocating saws.
According to police, in Riggins’ vehicle were three hydrocodone pills, antibiotics and a pill bottle with a white substance identified as methamphetamine inside.
Also found were a saw, torch, ratchet set, four oxygen tanks, copper tubing and a police scanner.
Riggins was charged with burglary, possession of a controlled substance and possession of methamphetamine. He is being held at Kosciusko County Jail on $5,000 bond.
Detectives are still investigating whether Riggins is connected to other catalytic converter thefts both at Holle’s and in the area.
According to police, catalytic converters are often stolen then scrapped for cash.[[In-content Ad]]
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