Man Accused Of Pawning Woman’s Jewelry Busted After Leaving Receipts Behind

LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Police say a man who stole jewelry from a woman’s home was busted after he accidentally left behind the pawn receipts.

Investigators say Glenn Helms, 52, took jewelry and checks from a woman’s home on Buffalo Shoals Road while he was allegedly doing plumbing repairs at the home. Β 

The victim found the pawn receipts and looked for her jewelry but realized it was missing. Β The pawned items were valued at nearly $6,000. Β 

Investigators say Helms also forged and cashed $1,655 from checks he took from the home. Β HeΒ is facing several felony charges.