Ruston Police arrested a local man last week after he allegedly stole $2,000 from an acquaintance’s car.
Cayden Zacheaus Cole, 17, of Ruston, was arrested April 3 for felony theft after a woman reported money had been stolen out of her car.
A witness accompanying the victim gave officers Cole’s name. The victim said she did not know Cole, but that he had been a front seat passenger of her vehicle. When she stopped to deal with a crying child in the backseat, Cole had opportunities to take the money from the center console. He exited the vehicle while the victim was comforting the child. He said he was going to The Annex apartment complex.
The victim said after she dealt with a child, she got back in the front seat and found the money was missing. She and the witness saw Cole running into The Annex complex.
Officers were unable to locate Cole at The Annex but were able to contact family members who arranged to bring Cole to the police department for questioning.
During questioning, Cole changed the story numerous times. However, while he did not confess to stealing the money, he did admit to possessing the stolen money at some point.
Cole was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for theft a property valued over $1,000.
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