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Couple Arrested After Stealing From Elderly Man

Last updated on Friday, February 21, 2014

(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man and woman were arrested after police say they stole from a 70-year-old man who allowed them to live with him for about two weeks.

The man told police that his truck, coins and other personal items were missing from his home.

Police arrested 44-year-old Rufus Bowling on charges of residential entry, trespassing, burglary and auto theft. They also arrested 28-year-old Faith Ann Butcher on charges of residential entry.

According to Bloomington Police Lt. Steve Kellams, some of the stolen items were recovered but police are still looking for the man's 1994 blue Ford pickup truck.

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