Candid camera focuses on change machine thief
Big Brother was watching Sunday morning when a local man made the mistake of breaking into change machines owned by the mayor.
The suspect, Kyle E. Nelson, was arrested on theft charges Monday by Investigator Barry Powers after the suspect’s image was caught on a surveillance camera, breaking into money changing machines at Plaza Quick Wash.
According to Powers, about $700 worth of cash and change were taken from the machines during the 4 a.m. theft. The machines are operated by McMinnville Mayor Royce Davenport.
Nelson was stopped Monday after police matched him with the image of the thief caught by the camera.
A search of his vehicle netted damaging evidence including $560 in rolled quarters.
An investigation is continuing into the heist.