Sioux Center, Iowa — A Sioux City man has been arrested on a warrant charging felony theft in connection with two separate incidents in Sioux Center.
Court records indicate that 39-year old Jake Fertig of Sioux City is accused of 2nd Degree Theft in connection with thefts of merchandise worth more than $1-thousand, but less than $10-thousand on two dates in late January of this year.
Sioux Center Police say Ferdig is alleged to have entered the Sioux Center Walmart shortly after 3:00 am on Saturday, January 26th, and stolen speakers, computers, and a suitcase.
At about 4:15 am on Thursday, January 31st, police say Ferdig is accused of returning to Walmart in Sioux Center, this time allegedly making off with a suitcase and cameras.
According to court records, charges for the January 26th incident were filed January 30th, with charges filed in connection with the January 31st incident filed January 31st.
According to online court records, a warrant for Ferdig’s arrest was issued February 1st. Sioux County Jail records indicate that the warrant was served, and Ferdig taken into custody on February 12th, and placed in the Sioux County Jail in lieu of a $5-thousand bond on two counts of 2nd Degree Theft, which is a Class D Felony.
As of mid-afternoon Wednesday, Sioux County Jail records show that Ferdig remained in the Sioux County Jail at Orange City.
