Dropped cell phone leads to suspect in McDowell County motorcycle thefts

By CNN Newsource

Published October 19, 2022 7:32 AM

By Denise Pridgen

MARION, North Carolina (WLOS) — A Nebo man was charged in the theft of two motorcycles after his cell phone was found in the area.

Travis Wilson, 43, faces two counts of felonious larceny of a motor vehicle.

On Sept. 28, McDowell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a Marion home for a report of two stolen motorcycles. The homeowner found one of his motorcycles and the suspect not far from his home. The suspect fled the area on foot.

Deputies then found a cell phone belonging to Wilson in the area.

Both motorcycles were recovered.

A magistrate issued Wilson a $10,000 secured bond.

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