Candor Man Faces Larceny Charge

As of Tuesday, May 3, 2011

A Candor man was arrested Friday by investigators from the Moore County Sheriff's Office and now faces charges involving the larceny of metal.

Jesse D. Mabe, 27, of 185 McCallum Road, Candor, was charged with felony larceny, according to a press release.

The arrest stemmed from a report Thursday that someone had removed four 30-foot steel I-beams from property located near Star, according to the release. Some of the I-beams were located at Uwharrie Salvage & Scrap in Biscoe, according to the release.

Mabe was released on a $1,000 unsecured bond.

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katimae 2 years ago

Hmm...it's interesting that the Pilot chose to run this story. My husband was also arrested after recycling copper at the facility in Biscoe in October of 2008. His copper was obtained legally with the permission of the Pinehurst homeowner that was remodeling. He was arrested because he happened to turn in the copper less than a week after a copper theft in Troy. There was NO investigation, and his bond was set at $5000. It took 6 months, days off work, and gas money to Montgomery County several times to clear up this case. The Montgomery County sheriff's office has NEVER apologized for the inconvenience and the stain on my husband's record. I sincerely hope they were much more careful in their investigation this time. I hope The Pilot won't regret running this story - it would be a shame if they just blindly printed what is handed to them and ended up maligning someone completely innocent.

Bflat 2 years ago

It's probably a good idea to obtain something in writing as to the source of any copper that is being sold. Someone I know was changing out a heating system and made sure to take a copy of his invoice to prove he was selling his own metal. It stated on invoice that the old unit by name was removed and replaced.

katimae 2 years ago

Yes - because in Montgomery County the rules are different. I suppose you are guilty until proven innocent? Recycling metal is not a crime. You should not have to prove you are innocent of anything when participating in a legal activity.