BUNNELL, FL – A pair in Florida were arrested after allegedly attempting to repaint a stolen semi-tractor in a hotel parking lot. On Monday the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office were called by a citizen who reported the suspicious activity. A formerly pink Peterbilt was being painted with cans of red spray paint reportedly by Dayanly Cutino Gonzalez and Reinier Lazaro Perez according to authorities. Investigators say the Peterbilt semi-tractor had been stolen just hours earlier from Columbia County, Florida. The recovered vehicle is valued at $280,000. Both were charge with Resisting Arrest Without Violence, Grand Theft – Motor Vehicle, and Felony Criminal Mischief.
“Thanks to another concerned citizen calling after ‘See Something, Say Something’ our deputies were able to catch two thieves and recover a stolen semi and return it to its rightful owner,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “They also get selected as the dumb criminals of the week award for thinking they could spray paint a semi in a hotel parking lot and not be noticed! Remember, if you are a criminal don’t come to Flagler County driving stolen property and running from us as you will only go to the Green Roof Inn tired!”
