Stolen camper returned before owner knew it was missing

ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) -You hear the stories of people who never see their stolen goods again.

But a McMinn County citizen had the opposite experience on Monday.

Sheriff’s officers noticed a camper parked in an odd place.

They investigated, but found it had not been reported stolen.

But Sheriff Guy says they kept digging and tracked down the owner.

It turns out that the owner didn’t know his trailer had been taken.

Sheriff Guy praises the work of Lt Jason Bautsch, Cpl Jerry Wattenbarger, and Deputy Brian Greenlaw!

from McMinn Co. Sheriff’s Office