Hunter
04/21/22
An Iowa City man was taken into custody overnight on a warrant stemming from an alleged theft from the man’s employer.
Police say that on the afternoon of January 20th this year, 28-year-old Michael Preslicka and an un-named co-defendant were observed on video at EZ Pawn in Cedar Rapids, allegedly in possession of stolen property from a burglary that had occurred earlier that day in Iowa City at Preslicka’s place of employment on South Gilbert Street in Iowa City.
During an interview prior to be taken into custody, Preslicka allegedly admitted to picking up the other person in Iowa City and the two driving to Cedar Rapids. He also reportedly admitted that he had knowledge of the items being pawned as belonging to his place of employment, and that they had been stolen.
The value of the stolen items was nearly $2000; when they were pawned, Preslicka reportedly received some of the money that traded hands.
A warrant was issued for his arrest on March 29th; he was booked at the Johnson County Jail at 1:45 this morning. He faces a 2nd degree Theft charge and could be sentenced to up to five years in prison if convicted.