Oldenburg Couple Accused Of Treatment Plant Theft

Investigators say an Oldenburg couple was busted for theft while a 3-year-old child was in the vehicle with them.

Officers received a call early Monday afternoon after workers at the waste water treatment plant in Batesville said they saw a man and woman stealing scrap metal from behind the property fence at the plant.

When a worker approached the alleged culprits, police said the couple fled in their vehicle. The worker notified authorities and followed the suspects.

Police caught up with the couple at the Newpoint Hotel on S.R. 46 where the suspects were arrested.

According to Batesville Police Chief Stan Holt, items stolen from the treatment plant were recovered in the suspect’s car.

Authorities say they arrested the driver of the vehicle, 24-year-old Sarah Harrison and passenger 23-year-old Omar Richardson, on a preliminary charge of theft (class D felony).

A 3-year-old child was also in the vehicle during the time of arrest. Police hinted that Harrison may also face child neglect charges.