UPDATE: On Feb. 9, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received information that an individual was attempting to sell the property stolen from the church in Polk County, according to Polk County officials.

Deputies responded to a location off of Turkey Creek Drive and allegedly saw a male individual mowing his yard with the same Gravely 52 HD zero turn mower that was stolen from the church on Feb. 7.

Scott Lee Jones was immediately identified as the man using the stolen property, according to the release.

Officials said when they tried to speak with Jones, he refused to cooperate which lead to deputies obtaining a probable cause search and arrest warrant.

The deputies then executed the search warrant of the property and were able to locate all of the stolen property from the story below. Jones was not on the property and officials issued a felony search warrant for Jones.

According to Polk County Sheriff’s Office, on Feb. 10, Jones turned himself in and was booked into the Polk County Jail.

POLK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is a asking for public assistance in finding stolen property.

According to Polk County officials, they are currently looking for a stolen camo and black polaris ranger, two trailers, a log splitter and a Gravely 52 HD zero turn mower from a church located on U.S. Highway 190 West in Livingston.

  • Photo Courtesy of Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Photo Courtesy of Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Photo Courtesy of Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

“If you have any information in reference to this case that may help with the investigation, please contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at (936) 327-6810. You may also submit an anonymous tip at p3tips.com, (the P3 App) or call Polk County Crime Stoppers at 936-327-STOP, where you will remain anonymous and may collect a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.”

Polk County Sheriff’s Office

KETK will update this post as more information becomes available.