Two charged in connection with theft near Blair last week

James Robinson and Jason Akers are accused in connection with an alleged multi-thousand-dollar theft that took place around Kelley Hollow Road.

BLAIR Two Logan County men face charges following a reported theft last week.

West Virginia State Police say 48-year-old James Russell Robinson is behind bars on multiple charges, including breaking and entering, after troopers responded to a call in the Kelley Hollow Road area of Blair.

James R. Robinson - WV Division of Corrections

Investigators were able to locate the getaway vehicle in the Laurel Hollow area shortly after by simply following tire tracks that were left behind. Troopers say the nearly $5,000-worth of property that had been reported stolen was found in the vehicle. Robinson was taken into custody in the early morning hours of Friday along with another man, Jason Akers, who is facing a conspiracy charge for his role in the crime.

Robinson currently remains at the Southwestern Regional Jail on a bond of $30,000 multiple 10% and surety.