He’s out of prison and back to his old tricks, according to one angry Ohio mom.
Looks like mom’s kindness came with a hefty price tag. A Lawrence County woman says she opened her home to her son after he got out of prison — and now she’s missing a Honda 4-wheeler, two lawn mowers, and a .38 Smith & Wesson revolver.
Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to County Road 105 after the woman called to report that her belongings had mysteriously vanished — and she had a pretty good idea who the culprit might be: her son, fresh out of prison and allegedly up to his old antics.
“I kicked him out on April 5,” she told deputies. “Things just kept disappearing.”
Among the missing items:
- A yellow 2000s model Honda 4-wheeler – Value: $1,000
- Two push mowers – Value: $225
- A black Smith & Wesson .38 revolver – Value: $320
The thefts apparently happened while she was at work. She left the house around 6:50 a.m. and returned at 3:00 p.m., only to discover the barn had been raided. That’s when she noticed the 4-wheeler and mowers were gone — just days after realizing her revolver had also disappeared.
When asked for serial numbers and VIN info, the woman couldn’t locate the paperwork but promised to track it down. Deputies told her to call when she had the info so the items could be entered into NCIC as stolen property.
The suspect in question? Her own son, who was released from prison in January after serving nine years. He’s currently on parole for a rap sheet that includes:
- Theft
- Felonious assault
- Failure to comply
Sounds like the second chance didn’t stick.
How to Protect Yourself from Family Theft
Yes, it’s heartbreaking — but family members can and do steal. Here’s how to protect yourself without losing your peace of mind:
Document everything: Keep receipts, serial numbers, and photos of valuable items.
Lock it up: Keep guns, tools, and ATVs in locked areas.
Set boundaries: Love doesn’t mean unlimited access.
Don’t be afraid to call for help: If something seems off, report it early — it could save you more heartache (and money) down the road.
And to the moms out there giving their kids a second chance: Just make sure it doesn’t cost you a first-rate headache.
