Marathon man arrested for stealing guitars

A Marathon man was arrested Wednesday morning, charging with breaking into a residence and stealing two guitars.

The victim called the Sheriff’s Office just after midnight Wednesday to report his residence on 23rd Street in Marathon had been burglarized. He said his two guitars – a Stratocaster and a Telecaster – had been taken from inside.

He told Detective Leon Bourcier he believe two men named Hans and “Tony” were responsible. He said they’d been to his home the day before. A black baseball hat was found outside the residence. The victim said “Tony” had been wearing the same hat when he was there earlier.

Investigations revealed “Tony” was actually Antonio Lourenco, 47 years old, from Marathon.

Detective Bourcier located “Hans” on Wednesday and spoke with him. Hans Landis told the detective Lourenco came to his Tuesday night with two guitar cases he recognized as belonging to the victim.

Lourenco was located on Yellowtail Drive in Marathon. He was arrested and charged with burglary and grand theft. The two guitars were recovered and returned to the victim.

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