After receiving a report from the owner of Hometown Honda, Detectives began an investigation into the possible embezzlement of funds and theft of motorcycle parts and accessories. The owner said he recently received information that the parts manager, a 31 year old man from, Marietta, stole several Harley Davidson parts, including a new fender, from the business. The suspect then allegedly gave the items to his father in law, who posted the items for sale on eBay.
Detective Parks located the alleged stolen parts on eBay and noticed the online seller had over 1,000 motorcycle parts and accessories posted for sale. Utilizing marked currency, Detective Parks arranged to purchase saddlebags and a new fender from the seller, who resides next door to the suspect. An employee at Hometown Honda subsequently identified the parts as those that came from the business. Thereafter, the suspect was found in possession of currency with serial numbers matching the bills used to purchase the stolen parts.
As a result of the investigation, Detective Parks arrested the suspect on a fifth degree felony charge of theft. The business’ general manager age 42, of, Franklin, TN, was arrested for obstructing official business. When questioned, this suspect made false statements to Detectives. The full extent of the thefts and embezzlement will not be clear until a full audit of the business is conducted. Additional evidence will be forwarded to the Prosecutor’s Office for grand jury consideration.
At this time it is not known if the suspects in-laws were aware the items they listed for sale were stolen.
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