MASON CITY – The Millers are accused of stealing from Mills Fleet Farm after employees detained them during the theft attempt.
The incident took place on December 8. At about 2:53 PM that day, employees at Mills Fleet Farm, located at 3200 4th Street SW in Mason City, reported that two male adults were detained for shoplifting. Nathan Millerm age 19 of Dows, Iowa, allegedly shoplifted $56.00 worth of merchandise. Also, 42-year-old Matthew John Miller of the same address in Dows allegedly shoplifted $35.00 worth of merchandise.
Both men were arrested. Nathan Miller was charged with third-degree theft (due to multiple prior theft convictions) and Matthew Miller was charged with fifth-degree theft. Both were jailed and soon released pending court appearances.
