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2 men charged with stealing large amounts of metal
Posted: 08.12.2010 at 10:29 AM
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WINN -- After an extensive investigation, the Isabella County Sheriff's Office has arrested two people for stealing more than $5,180.00 in materials from a Morbark Inc. storage facility in Winn, MI.

It happened sometime between Sunday, June 6 and Wednesday June 9.

Officials say the copper and aluminum was taken from circular radiator units and their motors that were stored in the warehouse on Fordyce Road.  After the items were taken investigators say the metal was turned into a salvage yard in Montcalm County.

Michael Champlin and Kenneth Beck are both charged with two counts of Breaking & Entering with Intent to Commit a Larceny.  Each count is punishable by up to ten years in prison.

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