MPD: Stolen property in suspect's home

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile police said they arrested a local man who is accused of stealing over 500 pieces of silver from clients in the west Mobile area.

Investigators said Arledge would befriend people; and after being invited into their homes, stole their silver. He was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree theft of property.

Arledge spoke to FOX10 News about the allegations. When asked if he was guilty of stealing, he said,” Of stealing from their home? No comment,” said Arledge.

Arledge offered an apology to the victims involved.

“Whether or not I did or didn’t steal anything, I want to apologize for them having to even have gone through the thought that I did,” he said. 

During our interview a woman drove by yelling, “Thief, you got what you deserve. You need to go to jail!”

Arledge responded by saying, “That’s my cousin. She had me arrested earlier in the year. But anyway, that’s another court case,” said Arledge.

Arledge has a long criminal history dating back to 1996.

On January 2, investigators said they responded to Kingswood Court in reference to a theft of property. The victim told officers she hired William Arledge to do work at her house. She said when Arledge left, her property was missing.  

On January 3, police said they responded to Taylor Place in reference to a theft of property. The victim stated that she hired William Arledge to do work at her house and when he left, her property was missing.  

On January 9, police said they responded to McGregor Court in reference to a theft of property. The victim stated that she hired William Arledge to do work around her house. She told police when he, left her property was missing.