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Man mowing lawn allegedly stole $21K in jewelry

Victim let him inside home to use restroom
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A man mowing a lawn allegedly stole $21,000 in jewelry when the victim allowed him insider her home to use the restroom.

Lewiston Police say it happened on Military Road. The woman noticed the theft after the man had left.

Thankfully, it didn't take long for officers to catch up to the suspect. They arrested him four hours later and recovered the stolen property.

The suspect, whose name was not released, it being held on $2,500 bail.