Conn. renter shocks homeowner by selling his stuff

[December 27, 2010]  SOUTHBURY, Conn. (AP) -- Police say a Connecticut man made $18,000 by selling antique cars and other stuff stored in a garage and two barns behind his residence.

The trouble was, the stuff wasn't his. And it was worth $265,000.

Deane Moss is charged with first-degree larceny and 15 counts of third-degree burglary. He was released after his initial court appearance.

Authorities say he rented the 6,500-square-foot Southbury home from the owner a year ago with a lease that expressly barred him from entering the storage areas.

He not only entered but sold a 1940 Ford Coupe, a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, a riding mower, appliances and dozens of other items.

Moss told police he suffers a chemical imbalance that made him delusional and think he owned the home.

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Information from: Republican-American, http://www.rep-am.com/

[Associated Press]

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