Tip nets suspect in theft

March 29, 2008

Mac Tool truck
The father of a burglary victim is being credited with helping the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office track down a suspect in the case that played out over two counties in January.

“Our detectives have been investigating the case and getting leads since the incident happened Jan. 24.” Sheriff’s Office spokesman Kevin Kelshaw said Friday.

“Actually the victim’s father (Terry Larkin) tracked down the rental truck that was used, which led detectives to identify at least one suspect,” said Kelshaw.

A 21-year-old St. Augustine man faces a variety of charges, including kidnapping, grand theft over $100,000, armed carjacking with a firearm or deadly weapon and robbery with a firearm.

Marcia Lane’s full story The Record

Written by Freddy · Filed Under Crime & Punishment

Comments

2 Responses to “Tip nets suspect in theft”

AuggieNewsHound on March 29th, 2008 11:35 am

“Actually the victim’s father (Terry Larkin) tracked down the rental truck that was used, which led detectives to identify at least one suspect,” said Kelshaw.

I’d call that a bit more than “a tip”.

Why does the victim have to do their own leg work?
Admin on April 2nd, 2008 9:23 am

I say “good” on the father for helping but I have the same question as to why that was necessary.

Got something to say?

You must be logged in to post a comment.