Naples police arrest brother, sister car-theft team

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Bobby Joe Austin, 26, and Patricia A. Franklin, 31

NAPLES, Fla. — A brother and sister were trying to steal a car when a Naples Police officer caught them in the act Tuesday, the police department said.

Bobby Joe Austin, 26, and Patricia A. Franklin, 31, were wanted in connection to a string of burglaries across the city of Naples. Both are in custody following their arrests.

Each of them is facing four theft and burglary charges. Franklin also faces a charge for driving without a license. Her bond is $10,500, and her brother’s is $10,000.

 

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