John White

John White, 42, was arrested after a farmer caught him trying to sell a stolen driveshaft from a potato harvester as scrap metal. 

Richard Guastamachio

Richard Guastamachio, 47, was arrested after a farmer caught him trying to sell a stolen driveshaft from a potato harvester as scrap metal.

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Farmer catches scrap metal thieves

Updated: Monday, 30 Apr 2012, 9:13 AM EDT
Published : Monday, 30 Apr 2012, 9:13 AM EDT

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) -- Two men were arrested in South Windsor after an East Windsor farmer caught them stealing parts off a potato harvester.

On Saturday, April 28, the farmer says he was notified there were two men removing parts from a a potato harvester in his fields.

The victim then drove to the South Windsor metal recycler and found the two men with a stolen driveshaft.

Police were called in and they arrested 42-year-old John White and 47-year-old Richard Guastamachio. Both men were charged with sixth degree larceny.

They were released on $5,000 non-surety bonds and scheduled to appear in court on May 10.

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