BEAUMONT, Texas — Early Saturday morning thieving thwarted by Beaumont Police lands two men in jail.
On Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 5:22 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to Tractor Supply located on 8055 Eastex Freeway, in reference to multiple alarms, according to the Beaumont Police Department news release.
When officers arrived, two white males were seen running toward the back of the business but they were immediately cut off by BPD Officers and K9 Drax.
The suspects were identified as Kelly Allen, 51, and Thomas Denby, 28.
The two suspects were taken into custody and during the investigation. Officers located numerous burglary tools throughout the parking lot.
Video surveillance confirmed that the suspects were attempting to steal multiple pieces of equipment, according to the release.
It was also learned that Allen had multiple warrants out of Hardin and Jefferson Counties and Denby had multiple warrants out of Jefferson and Orange Counties.
Both suspects were transported to the Jefferson County Correctional Facility and charged with Attempted Felony Theft.
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