May 18th, Marion, IL
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (WSIL) -- The Williamson County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook to say they were called to the Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois on Thursday, May 18 for a backhoe in the parking lot.
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The Sheriff's Office says the owner of the backhoe arrived shortly after and said it belonged to his company. He said it had been parked at a job site near the intersection of Route 13 and Spillway Road.
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The Sheriff's Office investigated and concluded that Timothy J. Baggott of Carbondale used the backhoe to drive more than 10 miles to catch a flight.
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Security camera footage shows Baggott’s arriving at the airport and parking the backhoe in the airport parking lot. He is captured on video walking from the equipment carrying a guitar case and entering the airport lobby.
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Baggott is charged with theft in excess of $10,000, which is a felony.
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The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Williamson County Airport Authority and Williamson County State’s Attorney Ted Hampson for their assistance.
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If you have any information concerning this or any other investigation, please contact the Williamson County Sheriff's Office at 618.997.6541 or the Williamson County Crime Stoppers at (800) 414-TIPS (8477). Your information is important, and all callers may remain anonymous.
