Man Charged For Stealing Equipment, Luggage At Courtyard Marriott In Statesville

STATESVILLE, N.C. – A Statesville man is facing charges after stealing a production crew’s equipment and luggage at a Courtyard Marriott.

James Clifford Collins Jr., 45, was charged with felony larceny and possession of stolen property.

Police were dispatched to the Courtyard Marriott at 150 Cinema Drive in regards to a larceny incident. Investigators met with a production crew that told police their equipment and luggage were stolen from the hotel’s parking lot, where they were briefly left unattended.

Investigators collaborated with the local business to identify Collins’ vehicle, a green 2001 Nissan Altima. He was arrested him shortly thereafter.

All the stolen property was returned to the production crew.

Collins was issued a $5,000 secured bond.