Alabama man arrested for thefts, stolen truck still missing
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) — DeKalb County deputies arrested a Crossville, Alabama man for an extensive property theft that occurred in May. They are still searching for a truck that was stolen.
The sheriff’s office said a burglary and theft of many items, including the truck, happened in the Whiton community on May 19.
Then on Thursday, May 30, DeKalb County investigators executed a search warrant at 360 Old McVille Road in Crossville, Alabama.
Investigators found many stolen items at that address and returned the property to its owners.
Jimmy Dale Cagle. DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office
On May 31, DeKalb County investigators arrested 62-year-old Jimmy Dale Cagle.
He faces the following charges.
- 1st degree theft of property (2 counts)
- 3rd degree theft of property
- 3rd degree burglary
Authorities booked him into the DeKalb County Detention Center on a $40,000 bond.
“I am so thankful for the hard work our Investigators and Marshall County Sheriff’s Office put in to be able to return these stolen items to the rightful owner. It is a shame that some people think they have the right to go out and take what others have worked hard for, but we have zero tolerance for theft in DeKalb County,” said Sheriff Nick Welden.
Stock photo of missing 1994 Chevrolet. (This is not the actual truck, only a stock photo.) Courtesy: DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office
Victims say a red, single cab, step-side 1994 Chevrolet C1500 was stolen. It has Alabama tag 28B10B8. Investigators are on the lookout for the truck.
Since the truck has not been recovered, the investigation is ongoing, and more charges may be pending against others.
Anyone with information on the missing truck should call the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office at 256-845-3801.
