Would be cattle thief caught in the act with stolen trailer, sheriff says

WARRICK CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Authorities say a man tried to use a stolen trailer to steal a Warrick County farmer’s cattle.

The farmer says his trail cameras caught him in the act.

The farmer was able to make it there before the suspect left. So were deputies, who took him custody.

Records show Oscar Alberto Chavez is charged with criminal trespass and possession of stolen property.

The farmer says Chavez had a lot of trouble backing his stolen trailer into a barn, so that helped give him some time to catch him in the act.

14 News reporter Barbara Bellinger is working on the story.