By Liz Shepherd
InkFreeNews

Corey J. Landrum

SYRACUSE — A Ligonier man was recently arrested for allegedly burglarizing a home and stealing money and tools.

Corey J. Landrum, 35, 417 Cadillac St., Ligonier, is charged with burglary, a level 4 felony; and theft, a level 6 felony.

On May 31, a man contacted the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office about a burglary at a Syracuse residence. The man told a KCSO deputy he paid Landrum $60 on May 30 from a drawer containing $940.

According to court documents, a witness saw Landrum walk out of the home while carrying a tool bag. Upon checking surveillance footage, the man saw Landrum walk through his residence while opening drawers and attempting to enter a safe. The $940 in cash and a tool bag with two new drills were stolen.

Landrum admitted to entering the residence but initially denied stealing any items. After being informed of the surveillance footage, Landrum said he stole the items and that they were in his vehicle.

Upon searching Landrum’s vehicle, the deputy found two tablets, which Landrum said he was going to return but did not have the chance.

Landrum was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on May 31.