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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Florida nephew and uncle duo were among the three people recently arrested after being caught swiping appliances from a construction site, officers say.

Why were the 3 men arrested?

What we know:

In December 2025, officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) began to investigate a burglary that took place at an apartment complex under construction on Merrill Road.

Officials say 39-year-old Melvin Jackson helped nephew and uncle duo, 36-year-old Donald Bartley and 61-year-old Bruce Bartley, commit the crime. The three are accused of stealing more than $13,000 worth of appliances.

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Jackson then allegedly stopped for a soda minutes later with a rental truck full of stolen stoves, ranges and dishwashers.

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