St. Francis County Sheriff's Office Investigates Multiple Overnight Thefts

The St. Francis County Sheriff's Office is investigating a series of thefts and property damage incidents that occurred overnight.

Deputies have recovered several stolen items, including:

One UFORCE 600 side-by-side, valued at approximately $12,000
One Can-Am Outlander 4-wheeler, valued at approximately $8,500
One 12-foot utility trailer, valued at approximately $1,800

According to reports, the UFORCE side-by-side was stolen from a residence in Colt during the nighttime hours. The suspect then traveled to Forrest City using the stolen vehicle, where he allegedly took a utility trailer and the Can-Am 4-wheeler.

All of the stolen property was later recovered south of Forrest City. The UFORCE side-by-side and the utility trailer were first located overturned in a ditch off Highway 1 Bypass. A short time later, the Can-Am 4-wheeler was also found wrecked in a nearby ditch.

In a related incident believed to involve the same suspect, a John Deere tractor was stolen from the county fairgrounds. During the theft, the suspect caused significant damage by destroying a gate on the south end of the property. The tractor was later recovered wrecked in a ditch, still entangled with sections of chain-link fencing.

Investigators also report that the suspect broke into the fairgrounds concession stand and stole several beverages.

The St. Francis County Sheriff's Office has identified a suspect believed to be responsible for all of these incidents. Warrants are currently being issued for his arrest. The investigation remains ongoing.