George Ranch Park Employee Busted For Allegedly Stealing And Pawning Black-powder Rifles
June 19th, 2009 | by FortBendNow Staff | Published in Crime Reports | 2 Comments
A George Ranch Historical Park employee has been arrested for theft, after allegedly stealing and pawning several historical items.
Robert Leon Hurley, 48, of the Richmond area, was arrested on theft charges and transported to Fort Bend County Jail on $2,500 bond, according to a sheriff’s report.
Sheriff’s spokeswoman Terriann Carleson said the theft was reported by the George Ranch Museum Association and took place at the park, at 10215 F.M. 762.
Detectives found Hurley stole and pawned three black-powder rifles, a chain saw and “numerous” other items with a total value of about $18,000, Carleson said.
Detectives then arrested Hurley after obtaining a warrant signed by 400th District Judge Clifford Vacek.
June 19th, 2009 at 1:58 pm (#)
He actually thought he was going to get away with pawning 3 black powder rifles from the park??
June 21st, 2009 at 10:25 am (#)
What about the pawned three black-powder rifles, a chain saw and “numerous” other items with a total value of about $18,000 is the George Ranch will get it back or Robert is help them to get the article back.