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By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News A Terre Haute woman was arrested on a warrant this morning after police say she left left her cell phone behind at the scene of recent burglary. Indiana State Police officers served a Vigo County Div.1 arrest warrant on Lorna Lee Cottom, 52, at 7125 N. Stevenson St. around 9 a.m. Cottom was booked into the Vigo County Jail, where she is held on one count of burglary (Level 4 felony) and one count of theft (A Misdemeanor). "Cottom forcefully entered through the basement window of the North Clinton Street home and removed crystal figurines, tools, cameras and other miscellaneous items totaling approximately $157., along with a personal stamp collection estimated at $8,760," Sgt. Joe Watts said, noting the items belonged to the homeowner and another tenant. The burglary investigation began following the July 3 incident at 6727 N. Clinton Street in Vigo County. Evidence found at the scene included the lost cell phone of Cottom's , reportedly an acquaintance of the victims. The investigation is ongoing at this time. The lead investigator was ISP Detective Tony Guinn. Assisting were the ISP Cyber Crimes Unit and Master Trooper Chip McKee. Comments are closed.
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News Writer: Lucy Perry
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