Crime & Safety
Man Cares for House But Steals Firearms, Authorities Say
The firearms were allegedly stolen from a home on Birds Eye Drive.
A 22-year-old Tampa man was arrested for stealing firearms from his girlfriend's parent in Wesley Chapel.
According to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, Matthew Allen Wilson Jr. was assisting in caring for the Birds Eye Drive home and dog while the parent was on vacation.
Wilson allegedly stole seven firearms from the residence. Prior to being interviewed by authorities, Wilson had made arrangements to return the guns through his girlfriend, the sheriff's office said.
The firearms are valued at $6,700. Six of the seven guns were recovered, authorities said.
Wilson was arrested Tuesday, July 17 and charged with one count of grand theft of a firearm. He remained lodged in the Land O' Lakes Detention Center Wednesday, July 18 on $5,000 bond.
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