JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A San Marco man chased behind a thief he discovered stealing items out of his garage in broad daylight.
The homeowner, who wished not to be identified for safety purposes, said the burglary happened on Wednesday afternoon and was caught on camera.
On Friday, he told News4JAX that police have arrested two people in connection with the theft. But none of his stolen items were recovered.
The man said the thieves managed to load two expensive bikes and some construction equipment onto the truck before the homeowner noticed what was going on and chased after it.
The homeowner later learned the thieves were able to pry open the garage door. He also says police told him the truck was stolen.
According to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office crime map, which was adjusted to show reported crimes within a half-mile radius of the victim’s home, there have been six burglaries and nine thefts within the past four weeks.
It’s unclear if the two people who were arrested are also responsible for these other thefts and burglaries.
If you have information about this burglary, you are urged to contact JSO at 904-630-0500.