A mother and son are behind bars in Newaygo County after they were arrested by police on Monday for allegedly stealing a riding lawnmower. 

 

The Newaygo Co. Sheriff's Office says they recieved a complaint in progress in the area of 6 Mile Road and Osborne Ave.

 

The home owner observed people in his residence on a motion camera and called 911.

 

Deputies arrived to find two individuals in the yard of the residence as they were removing property. During the investigation multiple stolen items were recovered from the area, including a riding lawnmower.

 

A 40 year old female and her 18 year old son both from Sand Lake were lodged in the Newaygo County Jail and pending arraignment.

 

The incident remains under investigation.