A Butler man and woman are accused of stealing 172 pieces of equipment valued at more than $14,000 from the man’s employer and using it for their own business.

Cody James Holt, 34, and Stephanie Marie Holt, 36, were each charged Monday, Nov. 17, with one felony count each of theft and criminal conspiracy to commit theft following an Aug. 27 report.

Police said the man’s employer, a Butler flooring contractor, reported Aug. 27 that Cody Holt had been progressively stealing products, equipment and tools over an undetermined period of time. The employer reported he stole 172 items valued at $14,142, including large commercial vacuums and generators.

Police spoke with Holt’s landlord and were told there’s a shed in the backyard for tenant storage.

Police executed a search warrant on the re

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