dewalt tools: Knox County officials break open theft case

The Greene County Sheriff's Department is investigating one recent construction site burglary.

A new home being constructed by the Twin Rivers Vocational Education program at the intersection of County Road 300N and County Road 1175W in Stockton Township was burglarized on the night of April 18. Two Dewalt-brand compound miter saws were reportedly taken from the job site after forced entry was made, according to deputy George Dallaire.

On Monday, Knox County police received a tip leading them to a house on Maple Avenue in Oaktown. After a search warrant was issued, sheriff's deputies arrested the trio and are considering a fourth suspect.

Police allege the suspects stashed the tools and equipment at a number of undisclosed locations and had plans to then sell them on Ebay - an Internet auction-type service - to make a profit.

Some of the stolen items have been claimed but most have not.

Officials say that anyone who has had a construction item stolen in Greene, Knox, or Gibson counties can come to the Knox County Sheriff's Department this Saturday morning from 8-10 to claim their stolen goods

Knox County officials break open theft case

By Nick Schneider