Michigan City, IN – A drug investigation led to the recovery of approximately $9,000 worth of tools allegedly stolen from a Chick-fil-A restaurant under construction in Michigan City, authorities said.
According to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, the arrests stemmed from a March 12 operation at 422 Hoyt Street, where the La Porte County Drug Task Force (LCDTF), Michigan City Police SWAT, and the city’s Detective Bureau executed a search warrant. While searching the residence, officers reportedly discovered tools matching those taken during a January 28 theft from the Chick-fil-A site at 5809 Franklin Street.
With support from the LaPorte County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, police secured a second search warrant and processed the scene. Authorities stated that the tools recovered had been stolen from the active construction site…