A stolen lawnmower was recovered after the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office assisted San Jacinto County authorities with a theft investigation that led to an arrest. Trinity County Sgt. Sara Norsworthy arrested Kalvin Cates on a charge of possession of stolen property. During the investigation, Cates admitted selling the lawnmower to someone who did not know it was stolen.

After the Sheriff’s Office posted about the case on social media, the buyer contacted the agency and voluntarily offered to return the lawnmower to its rightful owner.

Sgt. Alissa Cockrell and Deputy Brody Fulcher assisted San Jacinto County authorities in recovering the stolen equipment.

The Sheriff’s Office thanked the individual for coming forward and cooperating in the return of the property.

All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.