Police have arrested a man on a charge of first-degree theft in connection with the theft of construction materials.

Anthony Scott Morris, 45, of Brundidge, turned himself into police Monday, Jan. 22 after a warrant was signed for his arrest.

The report alleged that Morris stole over $2,500 worth of construction materials from  a residence on Norman Road in Troy.

Morris was booked into the Pike County Jail and is being held on a $5,000 bond.

First-degree theft of property is a Class B Felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison.