Prentiss County Investigators Nab Theft Suspect
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PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (Press Release) — On Saturday April 25 around 2:30 p.m., Prentiss County Deputies received the report of the theft of a 2002 yellow Honda Foreman from a County Road 3200 residence.
Deputies determined that the complainant’s father saw a white pickup with a ladder rack going east on CR 3200 followed shortly thereafter by a y four-wheeler, he believed to be his son’s. The owner went to check and found his four wheeler and a pole saw had been stolen from his shed. Investigators, Deputies and North Half Constable Sammy Henderson began canvassing the area and obtained information from other witnesses in the
Tolar with recovered four-wheeler.
community, a more detailed description of the white truck that aided in the identification of the person in possession of the truck.
Prentiss County authorities requested Alcorn Sheriff’s Office to assist in locating the truck, driver and ATV. Within a short matter of time Alcorn County Deputies located the ATV and took the suspect into custody.
The suspect was transported to the Prentiss County Jail at 6:39PM. The suspect is identified as Christopher Blair Ellis, 35, of County Road 237 in Corinth. Ellis is charged with Grand Larceny in the Case and his bond was set at $25,000.
Investigators are still trying to identify the second suspect. If anyone has information that would aid in the identification and arrest of the second suspect or other related information, please go to www.crimestoppersms.com and report the information for a cash reward or call the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Office at 662-728-6232.
“This is a prime example of how neighbors and family can look out for one another and be observant of suspicious activity in our neighborhoods and communities, as both a deterrent and a crime solving method. We want to thank those in the community that were responsible for passing along valuable information that helped lead to the arrest and recovery of the ATV,” Prentiss County Sheriff Randy Tolar said.
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