A man was arrested after he was accused of trying to steal heavy equipment as part of a broader theft scheme, according to Forsyth County deputies.
The Georgia Department of Public Safety Commercial Vehicle Division alerted Forsyth County deputies about a suspected theft ring that may have been targeting a location in Forsyth County.
Authorities say the suspect’s method involved contacting a tow truck company and directing the driver to a location to pick up heavy equipment. Deputies say the tow truck driver was unaware the equipment was being stolen and believed the transport was legitimate…