PRESS RELEASE
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. — Two individuals were arrested Wednesday morning after allegedly stealing backpacks belonging to staff members at the Neshoba County Fair, authorities said.
According to a press release from the Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office, C&M Security was notified at approximately 8:15 a.m. that two backpacks had been taken from fair staff members. The backpacks contained personal items including wallets, boots, a Visa card, Social Security cards, personal identification, an iPhone 17 and Apple AirPods.
Fair staff provided a photograph of the suspects, allowing C&M Security personnel to quickly locate and apprehend both individuals.
Authorities said the Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office and security staff worked together to recover the stolen property, which had been concealed in an area within the midway.
The Neshoba County Fair Association, C&M Security and the Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office said they remain committed to providing a safe environment for fairgoers attending the 137th Annual Neshoba County Fair.
“Not in Neshoba County,” the sheriff’s office said in the release.
Courtesy: Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office
