Thieves stole cars, motorcycles and trailers from Arkansas businesses, MPs say


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CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Arkansas – – A pair of thieves stole a whole lot of stuff from several businesses in Marion, Arkansas, on Friday night, according to Crittenden County MPs.

Investigators said the thieves broke into “Tony’s Auto Sales” on Bob Taylor Road, took one of the company trailers, loaded it with tools, hitched it to one of the cars from the store, then left with this vehicle and two others.

However, they didn’t get far once the store owner got down to business and realized what had happened.

Chief Todd Grooms of the Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office said one of the vehicles was fitted with a GPS tracking system and the owner provided its location on Opal Road near Earle.

“Fortunately, for us and for them, one of the vehicles, a Chrysler 200, was fitted with a GPS tracking system and they were able to pinpoint where it was,” said Grooms. “Our deputies reacted quickly in this area.”

They found the cars, trailer and two motorcycles that had also been stolen from a Marion business near Bob Taylor Road.

MPs arrested Matthew Hudson, 18, and Marcellous Leach, 28, a convicted felon who investigators said was in possession of a stolen gun.

Doug Sutter runs an auto garage right next to Tony’s.

“They are both young people. It’s a shame they’ve already ruined their lives, ”he said. “I’m glad they didn’t hit me for anything.”

Leach and Hudson are charged with theft. Investigators are looking for other men they believe were involved.

“We expect more arrests to follow,” Grooms said. “It’s very sad where we now live in a society where you have to lock everything down and make sure it’s secure. Hope you have cameras and in this case it was a blessing that they had GPS on the vehicle.

A kart was also stolen but investigators could not find it. WREG will let you know if they do and if any further arrests are made.

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