On Monday, Deputy Nathan Lewis responded to a theft report at Factory Direct Marine and RV. The store representative explained that during preparations for resale, several items were discovered missing from one of the campers. After questioning employees without success, management reviewed surveillance footage to locate the missing items.
The footage revealed that an employee, identified as Cody Eling, was seen loading the stolen items into his vehicle. A woman at the scene also confirmed seeing Eling placing the items into his car.
Deputy Lewis spoke with Eling, read him his Miranda rights, and Eling admitted to taking the items. He informed the deputy that the stolen goods were at his home in Spring City. After receiving consent to search, Deputy Lewis and Investigator Wirey visited Eling’s residence, where they recovered the stolen merchandise.
Eling was arrested and transported for booking, facing charges related to theft.