LPD: Lawnmower theft tracked to suspect’s brother

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A suspect in a lawnmower theft turned in her brother in the case, according to Lexington police.

Officers say they recovered a lawnmower that had been stolen in Juy of last year.  Police were able to track the seller to a woman who had been brought in for questioning on an unrelated case.  According to investigators, during the questioning, the suspect revealed to them that her brother, Ricky Combs, had stolen the lawnmower and had given it to her to sell.

Combs was arrested by police Wednesday and charged with burglary.