Couple Face Felony Charges Of Theft And Pawn Of Stolen Property

On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, a victim reported to the Sheriff’s Office that her Stihl Back Pack Leaf Blower had been stolen from her vehicle while she was inside the Dollar General on Union Ridge Rd., North of Burlington.

Using the store’s surveillance cameras, Detective’s identified Larry M. Mann as a person of interest.

As the investigation continued, Detective’s learned that Mr. Mann’s wife, Tara Poling, sold the stolen leaf blower at a pawn shop the following day, Thursday, March 9, 2023.

On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, Mr. Mann and his wife Ms. Poling were arrested and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.

Name:             Larry M Mann W/M/38

Address:         215 Indian Village Trail, Caswell Co.

Charges:         1ct: Felony Breaking & Entering of a Motor Vehicle, 1ct: Felony Larceny after B&E,

1ct: Felony Obtaining Property by a False Pretense

Bond:              $50,000 Secured

Name:             Tara Poling W/F/39

Address:         215 Indian Village Trail, Caswell Co.

Charges:         1ct: Felony Obtaining Property by a False Pretense, 1ct: Possession of Stolen Property

Bond:              $10,000 Secured