Pine River, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Backus man is charged in a trailer theft case, court papers say.
Charge filed
Guy Steven Boyles, 44, of Backus, Minnesota, is facing one felony theft count. The charge involves a 6-by-12 Hallmark enclosed trailer.
What was reported
Court documents say a male victim told law enforcement his trailer was missing. The report was made on January 17. The trailer had been parked in a rural area near Pine River.
The victim later posted about the theft on Facebook, the documents say. A man who had bought a similar trailer saw the post. He then contacted law enforcement.
What investigators allege
The buyer told investigators he met Boyles at a casino, according to the complaint. The buyer said Boyles asked if he wanted to buy a trailer. The buyer said Boyles told him he needed money.
The buyer said he inspected the trailer before paying. He told investigators the price seemed like a great deal. The buyer said he paid $600 and took the trailer.
After the Facebook post, the buyer said it matched the stolen trailer. The buyer then reported what he knew, the documents say.
Boyles’ statement
Court papers say Boyles denied selling the trailer while being taken to jail. He told officers he did not sell it. He claimed the buyer gave him money at random.
What happens next
The criminal case will move through the district court in Cass County. A felony theft conviction can carry serious penalties under Minnesota law.
You can view many Minnesota court case records through Minnesota Court Records Online. The portal is run by the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Visit MCRO.
The City of Pine River posts Police Department contact details on its website. See Pine River Police Department.
Cass County posts detention center information on its county site. See Cass County Detention Center.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.