Man robbing store gets car stolen by thief | Inquirer News

WATCH: Man robbing store loses car to thief

/ 07:01 PM August 28, 2019

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A stolen pickup truck turned out to belong to a man who was stealing from a store. INQUIRER.net stock photo

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.

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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.

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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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According to police, it was also discovered through video of the incident that Kelley had been robbing a store across the street.

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He 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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