Jul 29, 2021

Suspect jailed for alleged pickup, trailer theft

Posted Jul 29, 2021 2:30 PM
Pettit remains jailed in Marion County
Pettit remains jailed in Marion County

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged theft.

Just after 11a.m. Wednesday, officers filed a report for theft in the 14,300 block of Hillside Drive in Randolph, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 65-year-old man reported a 38-year-old male suspect stole his 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 and a yellow 1996 Belshe trailer.

The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $13,000.

The Marion County Sherrif's Office arrested Eric Pettit, 38, of Galva on requested charges of possession of stolen property. Deputies also recovered the Dodge Ram.