Man arrested after authorities say he stole trimmer from Bedford County hardware store

Ronald Allen has been charged after authorities say he stole a trimmer from a Bedford County hardware store (Bedford County Sheriff's Office)

MONETA, Va. – A Bedford man is facing charges after authorities say he stole a trimmer from a local hardware store.

On Oct. 2, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office says it received a call that a Stihl String Trimmer had been stolen from Moneta Farm and Home Center.

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Deputies say they received tips on the theft throughout the weekend and investigators were able to identify and arrest a suspect.

Ronald Allen of Bedford has been charged with one count of petit larceny in connection to the theft, and authorities say other charges may be pending.