Florence man arrested for business burglary, tow truck theft

FLORENCE, Miss. (WLBT) – A Florence man is currently behind bars in connection with a business burglary and theft of a tow truck.

On Tuesday, Rankin County authorities arrested Edmond Larry Teasley, Jr., after he allegedly broke into a business on Cleary Road.

The incident occurred around 6 a.m.

Officials with the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department responded.

While on the scene, deputies obtained evidence leading to Teasley. He was located around 9:45 a.m.

The truck is said to be valued at $75,000.

He is currently being held at the Rankin County Detention Center and is awaiting his initial appearance in Rankin County Court.

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