Nathanael Martin Tuttle

One of two people sought by Kosciusko County authorities Thursday as part of a theft investigation has been arrested.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and detectives obtained anonymous information in the last 24 hours that allowed them to locate and arrest Nathanael Martin Tuttle, 35, of Cromwell.

Tuttle was arrested for theft charges related to a September theft from the Leesburg Liquor store. He was taken into custody shortly before noon at a residence near Chapman Lake, after he was found hiding inside an RV camper.

Officers preliminarily charged Tuttle with felony theft, as well as possession of precursors used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine. Tuttle was also found to have two outstanding warrants for his arrest in Elkhart County for unspecified charges.

KCSD detectives stated that numerous tips were received through both the department and media outlets in the last 24 hours, after photos of Tuttle and a female individual were made public. (See related). Detectives stated the case had gone cold until citizens became involved. The citizen involvement helped expedite information as to the identity and location of the suspect.

KCSD Sgt. Chad Hill said the female who was pictured in the surveillance photo was also located but not arrested or charged in this crime.