SCSO, LOPD and CCSO team up in theft syndicate bust

By Suwannee County Sheriff's Office  Contributor The Suwannee County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), the Columbia County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) and the Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) have been actively investigating a criminal theft syndicate that has been stealing and selling heavy equipment across North Florida and South Georgia, specifically, mini excavators, skid steers, utility trailers and zero-turn lawnmowers. The organization was first identified locally during an unrelated investigation and arrest by SCSO investigators. Through analytical data and follow-up investigations, SCSO and CCSO investigators were able to identify additional members of this organization that stretche