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Arrest made in Train Depot theft

Posted at 10:27 PM, Apr 04, 2017
and last updated 2017-04-04 22:27:02-04

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. - A Punta Gorda man is facing charges, accused of burglarizing a historic train depot and then trying to pawn his loot.

William Legrand is facing several counts in connection with the crime that happened last month, on Taylor Road. 

Police say Legrand forced his way into the depot, stole $7,000 worth of items belonging to local vendors, then tried to sell the stuff to a pawn shop in Port Charlotte.