Greeley man arrested in theft of gift cards
Associated Press
Published January 2, 2009 at 12:05 a.m.
LOVELAND — Authorities have arrested a Greeley man suspected in two Loveland church burglaries.
Investigators said they are looking into whether the man is responsible for 17 other burglaries in Fort Collins this year.
Greeley and Loveland police arrested Timothy Mattox, 33, at his home Wednesday on suspicion of second-degree burglary.
He also is suspected of possession of burglary tools and theft by receiving.
Police said that Mattox and other suspects took gift cards, cash and checks from the First Christian Church on Dec. 22.
Authorities said the suspects broke a window and rummaged through offices.
The gift cards were used at King Soopers stores in Greeley and Loveland.
Mattox was arrested after police released surveillance-video images obtained from the stores and someone called police to identify him.
Mattox is also a suspect in a Dec. 12 burglary at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, police said.
About $22,000 was stolen from both churches, police said.
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January 2, 2009
2:01 a.m.
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happymike44 writes:
Well at least we know who the grinch was that stole christmas.
Wow is he racking up the karma points for this stunt.
Such a big man to steal from the poor.
January 2, 2009
12:01 p.m.
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sweetater writes:
They ought to dress him like Robin Hood before hitting the cell Scum Scum Scum