STATESVILLE, N.C. — Police in Statesville have arrested a man they say stole a production team’s equipment and luggage at a Courtyard Marriott on Monday morning.
James Clifford Collins Jr., 45, was charged with felony larceny and possession of stolen property. Officials said the production crew’s equipment and luggage was left unattended in the hotel’s parking lot for brief period. The crew came back to their car to find that their belongings were stolen.
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Police found Collins’ vehicle and recovered all property from his home.
Channel 9 learned that the Military Makeover production crew were the crew that had their belongings stolen. They were in the Statesville area over the weekend to shoot a makeover event for a military veteran.
Collins Jr. has been given a $5,000 secured bond.
A spokesperson with Military Makeover sent the following statement to Channel 9:
“The cast and crew of Military Makeover with Montel is incredibly grateful to the Statesville Police and community support for their speed and efficiency of pursuing and resolving this case. This positive outcome is no surprise based on the caliber of community and civic members we were fortunate enough to engage with during our stay.”
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