MARQUETTE, MI-- Two men have been arrested for allegedly participating in a larceny scheme at a Marquette business.
City Police say the thefts took place at Pomp’s Tire Shop. Investigation revealed a Pomp’s employee, Steven Briggs, 40, of Ishpeming, was stealing tires and rims from the business. He then sold them to Joseph Ellis, 41, of Negaunee. Officers say Ellis was storing the items and selling them to a third party.
Both suspects were arrested July 19. Briggs is charged with larceny in a building and receiving/concealing stolen property, $20,000 to $50,000. Ellis is charged with receiving/concealing stolen property $20,000 to $50,000.
Briggs and Ellis posted bond. They’re set to be arraigned on August 5.
