Florida nephew-uncle duo among 3 busted for swiping construction site appliances: Officers

The Brief

  • Three men were recently arrested after allegedly swiping appliances from a construction site.
  • The three are accused of stealing more than $13,000 worth of appliances.
  • Those arrested are 39-year-old Melvin Jackson and nephew and uncle duo, 36-year-old Donald Bartley and 61-year-old Bruce Bartley.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A Florida nephew and uncle duo were among the three people recently arrested after being caught swiping appliances from a construction site, officers say.

Why were the 3 men arrested?

What we know:

In December 2025, officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) began to investigate a burglary that took place at an apartment complex under construction on Merrill Road.

Officials say 39-year-old Melvin Jackson helped nephew and uncle duo, 36-year-old Donald Bartley and 61-year-old Bruce Bartley, commit the crime. The three are accused of stealing more than $13,000 worth of appliances.

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