BEDFORD COUNTY, Va, – After four months, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office finally arrested a man who stole a pontoon boat in December.
On December 13, 2020, authorities received a report about a stolen Apex Pontoon Boat from the Thaxton Area of Bedford County. Through tips from the community, investigators discovered the suspect’s name was Eric Nichols.
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Four months later on April 13, investigators discovered Nichols was planning to sell the motor from the stolen pontoon boat.
A day later on April 14, investigators executed a sting operation by purchasing the motor from Nichols, resulting in his arrest for possession of stolen property.
Authorities conducted a search of Nichols’ property and found the stolen pontoon boat. The investigation resulted in a warrant for grand larceny obtained for Nichols, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
He is currently being held at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority in Bedford.