What started as a routine move to Scottsdale turned into a high-dollar headache for one woman, who says about $60,000 worth of her belongings vanished from the U-Haul she used to relocate. Yavapai County deputies later arrested two people after a March 18 search at a Cornville home turned up some of her missing property.
According to 12News, the woman discovered that expensive furniture, electronics and other household items were missing after she unpacked from a January move from Utah to the Valley. Investigators put the loss at roughly $60,000 and traced some of the property to a Cornville residence, which set the stage for the search that led to the arrests.
Arrests in Cornville
The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office reports that deputies arrested 57-year-old Marc Morris and 51-year-old Raymond Holguin on March 18 after locating items belonging to the woman during the Cornville search. Officials say they recovered multiple pieces of evidence at the scene that helped tie the pair to the alleged theft.
Charges and next steps
Holguin and Morris are facing felony charges in connection with the case, although public reports do not spell out the exact counts or booking details, according to 12News. The investigation is still active, and authorities told reporters they are interested in hearing from anyone who might have additional information.
How to protect belongings during a move
Police and moving specialists often recommend documenting high-value items, photographing serial numbers and keeping receipts, all of which can help both insurers and investigators if something goes missing. For anyone with information about the Cornville search or the recovered property, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office lists non-emergency contact details on its website.
