A 60 year old Paola man has been arrested in connection with the burglary of Miami Lumber on February 17th. According to a Media Release from the Paola Police Department, Randall Allen Wilson was taken into custody at his Paola home and was booked into the Miami County Jail on charges of burglary, felony theft and criminal damage to property.
Investigators received several leads after posting security video images of he suspect and his vehicle, on the department’s Facebook page and asking for the public’s help in tracking down the suspect. The suspect shattered the front glass doors and entered Miami Lumber at about 10:26 the night of the 17th. The suspect collected about $2,400 worth of Stanley “Fat Max” tape measures and Diablo Brand saw blades. He placed the items into a brown tub, which he brought with him. The suspect was seen on video leaving the business and heading north on North Pearl Street a few minutes later, at about 10:30. The Paola Police thank those who provided tips that led to Wilson’s arrest.
