Foreclosed Homeowner Faces Felony Theft, Criminal Mischief Charges For Stripping Fixtures Before Vacating Premises; Damages Estimated At Approx. $50K

In Baxter County, Arkansas, KAIT-TV Channel 8 reports:

• A Midway woman turns herself in on felony charges of theft of property and criminal mischief following a complaint filed April 9 by First National Bank and Trust Company of Mountain Home. According to police reports, Cathy Jo Cain, 39, of Midway turned herself in after damaging her previous home after it was foreclosed.

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• Following the foreclosure sale, the bank representative came back to the property and found the home to be stripped of all fixtures including sink faucets, handles, doorknobs, deadbolts, floor moldings, chandeliers, cabinets, center-island and marble, appliances, all interior doors, and the back deck. Most of the carpet was pulled up and the front desk was partially dismantled. Estimated damages to the home are approximately $50,000.

For the story, see Region 8 woman turns self in after destroying own home.