Man suspected of stealing more than $100,000 in Mississippi farm equipment arrested in Florida.

The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce posted about the arrest on its Facebook page:

The Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) investigation assisted the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office (SRSO) in arresting 52-year-old suspect Mike Cosse in Santa Rosa County, Florida.

Cosse is a suspect in the thefts of agriculture equipment across Mississippi.

An investigation of multiple thefts of John Deere tractors and skid steers throughout Mississippi led to Cosse in Florida.

MALTB investigators contacted the SRSO to inform them of a Milton, Florida, resident who is a suspect in an ongoing investigation in Mississippi.

On March 1, 2024, the SRSO arrested Cosse after investigating the suspected crimes.

Cosse is thought to have made over $100,000 selling stolen equipment since late 2023. Cosse was released from Santa Rosa County Jail on a $182,00 bond.

This is an open and ongoing investigation, with additional arrests and charges expected in Mississippi.

To report any stolen agricultural property, don’t hesitate to contact the Mississippi Agricultural and Livestock Theft Bureau at (800) 678-2660.

All Hot Tip Line callers shall remain anonymous. The Mississippi Agricultural and Livestock Theft Bureau, the law enforcement division of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, enforces state laws pertaining to the theft of cattle, horses, swine, poultry, fish, farm equipment, chemicals, timber and al