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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

Solon man accused of first-degree theft

Authorities have accused a Solon man of stealing a trailer.

Virgil Olney, 40, was charged with first-degree theft on Jan. 17.

According to online court documents, Olney reportedly admitted to his son stealing a person’s trailer. Olney allegedly helped his son hide the trailer for three days until they decided to return it.

The owner reported that more than $26,000 worth of items were missing from the trailer upon its return.

First-degree theft is a Class-C felony.

— by Alyssa Guzman

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