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Stolen ATVs recovered - Suspect arrested.

Laurel County, Ky. - Sheriff John Root is reporting that Deputy Shawn Jackson arrested a London teenager early Wednesday morning March 4, 2015 at approximately 4:45 A.M..

Arrested was Charles Shores III age 19 of Thea Lane, London, KY.

The arrest was the result of the theft investigation conducted by Deputy Jackson regarding a theft reported on Hawk Creek Road, approximately 6 miles west of London on Tuesday night March 3, 2015 at approximately 8:35 P.M.. Apparently 2 ATV's were stolen from a residence on Hawk Creek Road.

Information was developed on a possible suspect and a possible location where the stolen property had been taken. Less than seven hours later, Deputy Jackson was able to recover both reported stolen ATVs on Ova Lane near Williamsburg, and a suspect was arrested.

Charles Shores III was charged with theft by unlawful taking more than $500 but less than $10,000. This subject told deputies that he took both ATVs and intended to keep them to ride.

This subject was lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.

Inset photo  is courtesy of the Laurel County Detention Center.

Photo of the recovered reported stolen ATVs courtesy of Deputy Shawn Jackson.

 

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