Warrant issued for Blackwell man accused of porch piracy

NEWKIRK — A warrant is issued for Dustin Dewayne Toney, 22, Blackwell, who is facing a charge of of porch piracy.

Blackwell police report that on Sept. 21, an officer responded to a report of mail theft in the 100 block of S. Main.

Upon arrival a resident reported ordering a Collector’s A Team DVD set and a transformer. The resident received a notification that the items were delivered. However, the resident did not receive the item. 

A neighbor reportedly told police that she witnessed a male subject leaving the area carrying two boxes. He was dressed in black and wearing a white hat. The neighbor said she knew the man as “Issac’s cousin.”

Police made contact with Toney on Oct. 27. He reportedly said he was not in town and didn’t want to talk. The charge was filed n Dec. 16 and the warrant issued with bond endorsed at $1,500.