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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Coralville man charged with multiple counts of theft

A local man was charged with theft, burglary, and criminal mischief.

According to a Iowa City police complaint, Michael Shrock, 33, 1131 Third Ave. No. 1A, was charged Jan. 29 with two charges of second-degree theft, third-degree burglary, and second-degree criminal mischief.

On Jan. 30, police officials arrived at a woman’s residence, where she reported her vehicle had allegedly been stolen, along with a few items inside the vehicle.

The vehicle was recovered one block away from her residence Feb. 6, and her coat was pawned off, the complaint said.

During the search of Shrock’s residence, police officers reportedly found items from a different burglary on Jan. 29.

Third-degree burglary is considered a Class-D felony.

Second-degree theft is considered a Class-D felony and is punishable of up to five years in jail and a maximum $7,500 fine.

Second-degree criminal mischief is considered a Class-D felony and is punishable of up to five years in jail and a maximum $7,500 fine.

— by Jordyn Reiland

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