Two men were arrested while attempting to steal a washing machine from a powerless and unoccupied home in the Bordeaux area overnight. North Precinct officers thought it would be a good idea to put them in jail.
Police say Charlie Smithey, 53, and Derrick Rucker, 47, parked a U-Haul truck beside the residence and entered through an unsecured window. A call from a concerned neighbor led to a swift police response. Officers began clearing the house, located Smithey, and placed him into custody. Rucker climbed into an upstairs attic before ultimately surrendering. Both are charged with aggravated burglary, attempted theft, and vandalism. The home sustained water damage when Smithey and Rucker ripped the connected washing machine from the wall. A judicial commissioner set bond for the men at $40,000 each…