Suspects arrested, then released on bond after $10K in tools stolen from construction site in Bedford County

Both individuals were arrested on outstanding larceny and property damage warrants

Gabrielle Leigh Waller and Robert Edward Figg (Bedford County Sheriff's Office)

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. - UPDATE - March 31, 2022 at 6:45 p.m.

On Wednesday a man and woman were arrested after $10,000 in power tools were stolen from a plumbing van at a construction site earlier this month.

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Investigators say both Robert Figg and Gabrielle Waller were arrested on outstanding larceny and property damage warrants that the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office issued on March 20.

This comes after the pair reportedly stole power tools from an H&L Plumbing van at a construction site near Jefferson Forest High School on March 17.

The sheriff’s office says both individuals have been released on bond.


UPDATE - March 20, 2022 at 5:10 p.m.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for two suspects after thousands of dollars in tools were stolen from a construction site Thursday.

This comes after $10,000 worth of Milwaukee power tools were stolen from H.L. Plumbing, who is working on the new sub-division across from Jefferson Forest High School.

Authorities say on Friday, investigators were able to recover the majority of tools stolen and return them to the owner; however, the search continues for the suspects involved as they have not been arrested yet.

Deputies say warrants have been obtained for the following subjects:

Robert Edward Figg

  • 1 Felony Property Damage
  • 1 Felony Grand Larceny

Gabrielle Leigh Waller

  • 1 Felony Property Damage
  • 1 Felony Grand Larceny

Anyone with information on their whereabouts please call Dispatch, 540-586-7827 or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900 or enter your tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3TIPS app on your mobile device. Crime Stopper callers remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward up to $1,000.


ORIGINAL STORY - March 18, 2022 at 12:10 p.m.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects after thousands of dollars in tools were stolen from a construction site.

On March 17, authorities received the larceny report from H.L. Plumbing, who is working on the new sub-division across from Jefferson Forest High School. Officers were told that overnight, suspects broke into one of the plumbing vans and stole about $10,000 worth of Milwaukee power tools.

Surveillance footage captured a man and woman at the scene between 12:30 a.m. and 12:45 a.m. and authorities are asking anyone who recognizes the two individuals to speak up.

The Sheriff’s Office requests that anyone with information contact Investigator Burnette at 540-586-4800, dispatch at 540-586-7827 or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900 or enter your tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3TIPS app on your mobile device. Crime Stopper callers remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.


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