Authorities say it’s one of the biggest tool, construction and appliance theft operations in Spokane history.
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The Spokane County Sheriff’s Department says a 26-year-old Spokane man is facing multiple charges related to theft and resale of stolen goods.
In December, Detectives began to investigate several construction site thefts involving stolen tools, and even household appliances. The locations were scattered throughout the county.
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Working with the victims, the SCSO says they were able to establish a likely suspect, identified as Andrew A. Mackey.
As Detectives continued to work the case, they were helped greatly when the spotted a number of online social media sales pages that were advertising many of the items reported stolen. A warrant was served, but he was not at his home at E. 1st Street and S. Napa Street.
Detectives were able to retrieve numerous tools, building supplies and even appliances, some of which are pictured in our story. All told, so far, Officials have been able to return over $17,000 worth of stolen items to their rightful owners…