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Cantonment Man Accused Of Grand Theft; Someone Tried Make Text Message Deal To Return Items
February 24, 2022
A Cantonment man is accused of stealing a four-wheeler and other items before someone allegedly tried to make a deal for their return by text message.
Michael David Jones, 31, allegedly stole a four-wheeler valued at $1,500, a marine battery valued at $125, a battery maintainer worth $50, and a $50 battery charger. He was charged with felony grand theft, and two counts of misdemeanor petit theft second degree.
The victim told the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office that Jones came to his front door and asked for money, and he gave him $5 before asking him to leave. When the victim left for work a few minutes later, he told deputies that he observed Jones nearby. Hours later, he received a phone call and heard Jones’ voice in the background, according to an arrest report.
Text messages offered to tell the victim where to find his four wheeler and attempted to make a deal in exchange for information, and one of the texts provided a location, the report states. The owner found his four-wheeler and other items in the woods across the road from his residence.
A jacket that was allegedly worn by Jones earlier in the day at the victim’s house was found on the four-wheeler, according to deputies.
Jones was released from the Escambia County Jail on an $8,000 bond.
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6 Responses to “Cantonment Man Accused Of Grand Theft; Someone Tried Make Text Message Deal To Return Items”
There is a solution to all this thievery, but for some reason people are against real punishment for real crimes! I have absolutely no compassion for someone who steals from others, because there’s no excuse for it, not to feed your kids or anything else, because there are to many people willing to feed you and your children!!!
Thieves care for no one but themselves and they have no problem taking food out our kids mouths or the roof from over their head. So, I ask, why should we have any thoughts or concerns about marking these people in a way that lets everyone know at a glance who they are!
I’m not trying to be hateful or barbaric but once we reach a certain age, there should be real penalties for real crimes against others and prison doesn’t help.
Not the first time he has had trouble nor the last and he is not 21.
Something tells me this isn’t gonna be the last story about him.
he looks old for 21.
How dumb can one person be..??
Is this a crazy relative or something? The man gives him money and his cell phone number too?
Wow! There are sure a lot of winners out there. Just when I think I’ve seen it all society says…watch this!