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(Above) This four-wheel vehicle was reported stolen from the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Department. Contributed photo While searching the property, detectives noticed a large white utility trailer in Roberts' backyard with the rear door open, the release notes. In it were two riding lawn mowers reported stolen from a locked storage lot on Palmer Boulevard, the release says. In a nearby shed, detectives found several weed eaters, leaf blowers and tree-trimming equip- ment, as well as additional property reported stolen from the victim in the June case, the release adds. Further, detectives recovered a four-wheeler allegedly stolen from a secure, fenced-in Sarasota County government lot, the release notes. Roberts is charged with four counts of Burglary, and one count each of Grand Theft, Grand Theft Auto and Theft. Roberts has a dozen prior arrests in Sarasota County for crimes including burglary, grand theft, domestic battery and aggravated assault, the release points out. Sarasota News Leader July 18, 2014 Page 81