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Idaho Falls Man Arrested for Grand Theft

Authorities apprehended 32-year-old Kanna Leeon Pace following an investigation into stolen aluminum.

Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Property Crime

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Kanna Leeon Pace was arrested in Idaho Falls on grand theft charges involving the theft of approximately $8,500 in aluminum crossbars. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Police arrested Kanna Leeon Pace on charges of grand theft and trespassing in Idaho Falls. The suspect is accused of stealing approximately $8,500 worth of aluminum crossbars.

Why it matters

The arrest follows reports of metal theft that led law enforcement to track suspicious transactions at a scrap metal business. Pace now faces potential felony charges with significant prison time if convicted.

Kanna Leeon Pace faces one felony count of grand theft and one misdemeanor count of trespassing. He faces a maximum of 14 1/2 years in prison and $6,000 in fines if found guilty.

The players

Kanna Leeon Pace

He is a 32-year-old individual who was arrested for grand theft and trespassing.

Bonneville County Sheriff's Office

This law enforcement agency is responsible for investigating crimes and executing warrants within the county.

The details

Bonneville County Sheriff's Office investigators utilized security footage from Sept. 29 that showed a white pickup truck loading the materials. Evidence indicated that Pace sold 401 pounds of aluminum to a scrap metal business the following day.

Timeline

  1. Sept. 29: Security footage captured the alleged theft in progress.

  2. Sept. 30: Pace reportedly sold stolen aluminum to a scrap metal business.

  3. Oct. 1: An employee reported the theft to the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office.

  4. Oct. 8: An arrest warrant was issued for the suspect.

  5. Oct. 19: Authorities served the arrest warrant.

Legal Context

This case reflects standard prosecution efforts under Idaho Code Title 18 Chapter 24 regarding theft. Local law enforcement frequently uses business transaction records to track property crimes and secure arrests.

This arrest resolves a reported theft, potentially reducing risks to local property owners from similar activities. Residents should report suspicious activity at industrial sites to the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office to assist ongoing public safety efforts.

The takeaway

Metal theft cases are often solved by reviewing business records from local scrap dealers. Property owners can help by installing security cameras and monitoring storage areas for suspicious vehicle activity.

What happens next

Pace is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on Oct. 28.

Further reading

For more information on similar local cases, visit the Property Crime section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by East Idaho News.

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