Trespassers Beware! – Great Job Catching Him!

Suspected thief claims he was protecting animal:DENHAM SPRINGS, LA (WAFB) – A land owner used a decoy camera to help catch a man suspected of stealing other digital game surveillance cameras from his property in Livingston Parish. After his arrest, the man reportedly told detectives he took it to stop the owner from hunting in the area.

Dustin Archibald, 21, of Denham Springs surrendered to Livingston Parish sheriff’s deputies on Thursday. According to investigators, he was photographed around noon the previous day “taking the bait.”

When presented with the photograph (See Below), which deputies said clearly shows him with the camera in his hand, Archibald allegedly told them he was not stealing the camera but taking it so the property owner would not hunt the deer in the area. Detectives added the incriminating photo also shows Archibald’s dog and a “No Trespassing” sign in the background.

Deputies said the problem began in November when four cameras were stolen from the victim’s property near Denham Springs. He decided to set up a decoy and place another surveillance camera in position to snap pictures of any potential thieves. The land owner called the sheriff’s office and showed them the photograph of the suspect.

Archibald was identified as the culprit and turned himself in to authorities. He was booked into the Livingston Parish Detention Center on one count of criminal trespassing and one count of theft. His bond was set at $10,500.

Original article can be found at –  http://www.wafb.com/Global/story.asp?S=11661499

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