Follow the Deputy David M. Yingling responded to the area of Wanda Lane in Mechanicsville for the reported suspicious vehicle. Through his investigation of the vehicle he discovered that it belonged to a person he was familiar with.
He remained in the area and waited for the vehicle to go in motion, at which time he conducted a vehicle stop. Upon approaching the vehicle, Deputy Yingling noted a two (2) piece tool set inside the vehicle that were not there upon his initial check.
The Officer also noted burglary tools in plain view and asked the Suspect, Larry E. Sams Jr. (Age 35 of Mechanicsville) to exit the vehicle.
When the Suspect exited the vehicle Deputy Yingling noted something in his waistband. The item was a flashlight. Other Deputies responded and located muddy footprints in the location the vehicle was first seen. The footprints led to a shed to the rear of a residence. The homeowner was awoke and confirmed that the two (2) piece tool box was in fact stolen from the shed.
Suspect Sams Jr. was arrested and charged with Burglary Second Degree, Possession of Burglary Tools and Theft under $500.00.