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Sunday, September 7, 2014

Man busted for stealing potted plants, lawn statues

Florida – Dennis Carlo was said to have a nice backyard at his Deltona home featuring potted plants, statues and windmills.

The problem? The items were stolen, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

The 66-year-old man was arrested Saturday at his home on Lino Court, deputies said. Authorities say the man stole the first items on Aug. 18 wen several potted palm plants from her front yard, followed by more thefts a couple days later.

Then on Aug. 21 a large angel statue was stolen from front yard of another home in the same neighborhood.

In all, seven victims reported various lawn furniture and plants stolen, according to deputies. More