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Man Steals Truck For Beer And Cigarette Run, Visits Creek And Returns Truck
September 3, 2015
A Bratt man is facing charges after allegedly stealing his neighbor’s truck to buy beer and cigarettes and go to a a creek before returning the pickup the next morning.
A resident of York Road reported his truck stolen, only to wake up the following morning and discover that his truck had been returned He told deputies that he confronted his neighbor, 51-year old Marvin Anthony Haynie, who allegedly admitted to the theft.
The neighbor said Haynie told him that he had walked into his yard to see where deer had been crossing, entered the truck and found the keys. He then reportedly took the truck to get beer and cigarettes at a store before driving to a creek near Little Rock, AL. That’s where the truck’s battery died and Haynie spent the night before someone jumped off the truck’s battery the next morning.
Prior to the truck being reported stolen, it was caught on a camera and observed by an off-duty with Haynie driving at York Road and Pine Barren Road, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report.
Haynie was charged with felony grand theft of a motor vehicle, burglary of an unoccupied conveyance and driving with a suspended license. Haynie remained in the Escambia County Jail early Thursday with bond set at $6,000.
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23 Responses to “Man Steals Truck For Beer And Cigarette Run, Visits Creek And Returns Truck”
Oh Don. You said a lapse in judgment and he doesn’t deserve jail time? If he was looking for where deer cross in his neighbor’s yard, I really don’t think the inside of a truck is a viable crossing point. If he would have wrecked the truck, either sober or drunk, (which Im sure he was since he went to buy beer) would he have waited for the police? I seriously doubt it.
A thief is a thief and he has no business taking the personal property of another. The next time you go to WalMart, please leave your vehicle unlocked with the keys in the ignition. I’d like to know how you feel when someone takes your vehicle. Leave your house unlocked so someone can come inside and take what they want, everyone wants a clean toilet. Whether it’s your County Commissioner’s office or the County Jail, we need a clean place to sit.
No Molino jim, you cannot be charged with simply leaving your keys in your vehicle. F.S.S. states, “316.1975 Unattended motor vehicle.—
(1) A person driving or in charge of any motor vehicle may not permit it to stand unattended without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, and removing the key. A vehicle may not be permitted to stand unattended upon any perceptible grade without stopping the engine and effectively setting the brake thereon and turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the street. A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.
(2) This section does not apply to the operator of:
(a) An authorized emergency vehicle while in the performance of official duties and the vehicle is equipped with an activated antitheft device that prohibits the vehicle from being driven;
(b) A licensed delivery truck or other delivery vehicle while making deliveries; or
(c) A solid waste or recovered materials collection vehicle while collecting such items.”
If the engine is off then the section doesn’t apply.
if jail is never part of the solution, open all jails, release all inmates: armed robbers, serial killers, rapists, terrorists, . . . It is not always warranted but is sometimes the only way to protect the helpless.
What is wrong with America or at least a good part of the problem is that people want everyone locked up in jail! Every action deserves punishment of jail, according to many, thus our elected folks add laws on laws to make your dreams come true. Lapses in judgement no matter how small seem to bring out the worst in people
and their judgement. In this case..no harm was done. Truck was returned so give the guy community service..clean toilets etc. But jail is not going to work..
I think whoever said it was the neighbors fault that the truck was stolen is dreaming. Mr Haynie should be prosecuted to the fullest. Who does he think he is ? He shouldn’t be allowed behind the wheel. I’ve heard his name often and every time I’ve heard it … It was not good things I heard about him. Let him sit in jail for a while ! He deserves it 100%
EXTENDING THE THINKING BEHIND:
” I think anytime a vehicle is stolen because the keys were in it, or burglarized because a purse, gun or other valuables were inside, that the owner should also face a fine and/or jail time for encouraging this sort of crime.”
And women should be charged with provoking sexual assaults if they don’t wear burkhas?
(In some countries, they ACTUALLY are.)
David for blaming crime on perpetrators
not victims
You’d like to think that this could not possibly happen- however, consider this: you leave your car unlocked, keys in plain view- minor child (which is predominately just who is doing the majority of break-ins/ stealing cars-per the SO) the Juvenile steals your car, wrecks it, injures himself, and or, others…who do you think will get sued by the parents of the juvenile (or, the innocent person that the juvenile runs over, or in to and hurts)? The car owner, for one….because he allowed an “enticement” for the minor… Similar logic applies when a child/toddler see bright colored beach balls in the neighbors pool, finds a way into the fenced area and drowns…the pool owners get sued for creating an “enticement”…the lawyers may also go for the juveniles parents too (if they have $$) ..my daughter is a property insurance agent in California where you can get sued at the drop of a hat! These type things do happen.
@alabamadude- I didn’t say to “punish” the victim, someone else said that. I said there was no need in asking for yourself to be the victim in a law suit. fla. statue 316.1975 can cause you to be charged with leaving the keys in the vehicle.
did he at least fill it up before he brought it home?
@molinojim – I am not advocating that it is a smart practice to leave your vehicles unlocked, but to punish the victim with a fine or jail time is insane!!
@nod – that is the definition of stealing – to take something that does not belong to you without asking! It is NOT borrowing. Borrowing is taking something that does not belong to you but you ask the owner FIRST!
It is a shame that we have to educated people on common sense, morals, ethics and illegal behavior. Go look this guy up, his record includes more than stealing vehicles.
he only borrowed the truck without permission and took it for a joyride. he returned it so I don’t think he stole it. leaving your keys in your vehicle is stupid.
@alabamadude and others. While it is true that once upon a time you could leave doors/cars and anything else unlocked, but sadly that time has passed. I recall the LEO’s at the beach leaving notes inside unlocked cars as a warning that they had property in open view in their unlocked cars. There were several people very upset that the LEO’s entered their cars to leave the notes. If the keys are in the vehicle and the theft runs over or into someone who do you think will be sued? I hate a theft almost as much as anyone else, but why put yourself in a position to be the victim.
I was delighted to attend a Crime Prevention program at the Sheriffs Office last Tuesday evening..the main focus was preventing car break-ins and car theft, as they are so prevalent these days….I knew a lot of the info already- but the statics were pretty impressive…I also learned that once a car crime has happened and the police report indicates that your car was “not locked”…well, let’s just say… When you file with your insurance, you won’t be too happy…imagine having to still pay every month for a nice vehicle- when it’s been stolen, totaled or set afire….another perspective that got my attention was that, even if you had nothing taken after you find that your vehicle had been broken into, don’t just NOT report it…because, as it was explained to us, the more reports that a specific area acquires- that is where the increased police presence will focus on…so even if it is a minor break-in or, your vehicle has been noticeably tampered with- always report it…sad that there was only 4 of us that attended this public meeting- but, their next program will be on the topic of FRAUD..we were also given a special link whereby you can register ALL of your valuables in your home- Iyou get a lot of inside info in these crime prevention programs at the Sheriff office.)
@ Jim: The alleged suspect STOLE the truck. Never mind that the keys were in it. The truck was taken without permission. By your logic, does it also mean a woman should face a fine if she is sexually assaulted and her manner of dress was deemed provocative?
Jim,
When my vehicle was “burglarized” after leaving my doors unlocked, I did not waste tax dollars by involving the police because I was aware of my responsibility and the precaution I should have taken. However, the thief is still a criminal, and I am thankful to have the option to involve the police had I chosen to do so. To say “that the owner should also face a fine and/or jail time for encouraging this sort of crime,” is dangerous and disgusting. Your logic is as sound as saying that the victim of rape should be fined or serve jail time for dressing too provocatively.
Let’s not confuse victims with criminals.
@Jim – Are you SERIOUS? Fined or jail time for “encouraging this sort of behavior”. This kind of thinking is part of what is wrong with our society today. There was a time that no one locked their house, no one locked their vehicles and people respected their neighbors and their neighbor’s possessions.
Yeah…pretty funny. Until the truck owner has an emergency, a sick or injured family member, a need to go for help, but his shiftless neighbor has stolen his truck. ( On the other hand, will people ever learn to lock their vehicles without keys and valuables inside? I think anytime a vehicle is stolen because the keys were in it, or burglarized because a purse, gun or other valuables were inside, that the owner should also face a fine and/or jail time for encouraging this sort of crime.)
Obviously, it is the battery in the truck that is at fault and cause of it not being returned in a timely manner.
Come on. What are neighbors for!!!!
Hehehe
Hey! It was a BEER and CIGARETTE RUN If that’s not an acceptable excuse to steal a vehicle—what is?
Isn’t this the same guy that was running from the law and hiding in the woods a few years ago?
Nothing worse than being observed by an “off-duty”.
boy that is a smart one