WATCH: Man robbing store loses car to thief
A man who reported his car stolen in Washington, United States wound up getting arrested, after it was found that he was robbing a store during the time of the auto theft.
William Kelley, 42, called police at 6 a.m. on Aug. 25 to report that his red 1992 Chevy pickup was taken, according to a police statement. His keys were left on the seat.
When police reviewed security surveillance which was posted on Facebook on Aug. 26, a man riding a bicycle was seen driving toward the pickup truck. He then entered the vehicle and put his bike on the truck bed.
Another man could be seen chasing after the truck as it moved out of the parking lot. It was not confirmed if the second man was Kelley himself.
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Article continues after this advertisementAccording to police, it was also discovered through video of the incident that Kelley had been robbing a store across the street.
Article continues after this advertisementHe was arrested and put in Benton County jail and charged with burglary. The pickup truck is yet to be located. JB
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