In many theft cases, “burglary tools” are items used to break through a door or a window, such as a crowbar. “Virginia code specifies that an outfit can be part of burglarious tools,” Bass said. Clarke County sheriff Travis Sumption said Ray has not co-operated with his investigators. Ray is listed in court records as being represented by the Virginia Public Defender Office. Peter McDermott, the head public defender for the region that includes Clarke County, declined to comment this week.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 07, 2026 18:33 UTC