Poulsbo man suspected of stealing propeller


January 13, 2012 · Updated 10:41 AM 

POULSBO — A Poulsbo man has been charged with stealing a 160-pound boat propeller for scrap metal.

Jacob Morley, 38, was charged with second-degree trafficking in stolen property on Jan. 11 after Navy City Metals in Bremerton reported the propeller was brought in for scrap metal.

Kimberly Francisco of Indianola reported her bronze boat propeller was stolen from her front lawn on Jan. 3. According to the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department report, she said it was originally a part of a large boat owned by a family member and had sentimental value. She estimated its value at $500.

Francisco called a few locations and heard back from Navy City Metals, who reported a transaction with Morley. He was paid $240 on Jan. 3 after bringing in a large propeller.

Morley is also charged with second-degree burglary in relation to a theft from a storage locker on a construction site in Silverdale in November. He will appear in District Court on Jan. 19, 8:30 a.m., for both charges.

 

Comment on this story.

COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in our online community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards. In a nutshell, don't say anything you wouldn't want your mother to read. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.

So keep your comments:

  • Civil
  • Smart
  • On-topic
  • Free of profanity

We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters. We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please refer to our Terms of Use for full detail on participating on our site.