Robbery & Burglary Archives

Catalytic converters stolen from Fulton-based non-profit

January 25, 2022 5:35 PM Leila Mitchell

Fulton Police are asking for public help in identifying the persons who stole catalytic converters from a Fulton-based non-profit.

Audrain County armed robbery suspect arrested in Jefferson City

January 5, 2022 9:00 PM Karl Wehmhoener

An Audrain County armed robbery suspect was arrested in Jefferson City following a weeks-long investigation.

Columbia man charged after allegedly robbing multiple stores over the past three months

December 23, 2021 4:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man after he allegedly robbed multiple stores over the past three months and took $2,535 from the stores.

Camden County deputies looking for man considered armed and dangerous

December 23, 2021 2:06 PM Zachary Farwell

Dustin Burkhart is charged in Camden County with first-degree assault, first-degree burglary, second-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action.

Boone County uses social media to find stolen property owners

December 16, 2021 11:59 AM Joushua Blount

The sheriff’s office Facebook page posted 11 photos that showed a range of hardware tools and a trailer. Various people were in the comment section of the post thanking the office for its work.

Law enforcement warns against car thefts during the holiday shopping season

December 15, 2021 6:42 PM Chanel Porter

Capt. Brian Leer with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department said car thefts usually are more frequent during the holiday season and specifically the wintertime because it’s common for people to leave their cars running to warm up.

Audrain County sheriff seeks armed robbery suspect

December 15, 2021 5:07 PM Matthew Sanders

The sheriff’s office said Wednesday in a Facebook post that deputies are looking for Kevin L. Jackson of Mexico in connection with a Nov. 6 armed robbery at the Oak Crest Mobile Home Park on Audrain County Road 9832. Prosecutors charged Jackson with first-degree robbery and armed criminal action in mid-November.

Columbia Make-A-Wish recipient’s football jersey is stolen

December 13, 2021 9:14 PM Joushua Blount

Keegan Hartman, a University of Missouri Student, and 2018 Make-A-Wish recipient is trying to find the person who stole his custom official Mizzou Football Jersey along with other items.

Robbery at Arena Liquors on Providence

December 12, 2021 2:50 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police responded to a robbery Saturday around 11:15 p.m. at Arena Liquor on Providence Rd. Once at the scene, store employees informed officers that a male had entered the business demanding money while waving a handgun. The employees complied and handed the suspect an unknown amount of cash. There were no injuries

Two taken into custody after attempted burglary in Moberly

December 4, 2021 5:36 PM Chanel Porter

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ Saturday just before 9:00 a.m., officers with the Moberly Police Department responded to the 500 Block of Garfield Ave in regards to a burglary in progress. Once on scene, officers determined a male and female were inside the residence without permission and attempting to avoid arrest. A 24-year-old female was shortly taken

Indiana man sentenced for Jefferson City armed robbery of a pharmacy in July 2018

November 22, 2021 7:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

An Indianapolis man was sentenced in federal court in connection with the armed robbery of a Jefferson City Walgreens.

Man charged after being shot during home burglary in Sedalia

November 16, 2021 11:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sedalia man is charged with an alleged burglary that ended in a shooting. Daniel Schnack was charged with first-degree burglary and harassment for the incident that happened Wednesday. Schnack is accused of breaking into a home in the 600 block of East 17th Street. The homeowner says he woke up to

Police investigating Sunday robbery and carjacking in central Columbia

November 15, 2021 5:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are investigating a reported robbery and carjacking Sunday afternoon on the 500 block of Mikel St. The victim told police that the suspect approached him with a gun while entering the victim’s residence before stealing items and a vehicle from the victim. The suspect was last seen heading west on

Columbia police investigate robbery at Casey’s General Store

October 29, 2021 10:40 AM Katie Greathouse

The Columbia Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at the Casey’s General Store on Range Line Street

Two Columbia liquor stores robbed Monday night

October 5, 2021 9:49 AM Matthew Sanders

The first one hit was the new Arena Wine and Spirits at 515 S. Scott Blvd. at about 9:40 p.m. The second robbery happened at 10:25 p.m. at Arena Liquor, 208 Corporate Lake Drive.

Woman charged after allegedly setting cross on fire in Jefferson City church

October 4, 2021 3:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cole County prosecutor has charged a woman after she allegedly broke into a church, stole money, a musical instrument and a computer then set a cross on fire on June 1.

Jefferson City man admits guilt in shooting cases

September 10, 2021 1:09 PM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man pleaded guilty earlier this week to charges in five cases, including admitting to a role in two shootings. According to the Cole County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Jaquan Whirley pleaded guilty on Wednesday to felony counts of receiving stolen property, resisting arrest, first-degree assault, second-degree accessory to robbery,

Indiana man admits to Jefferson City pharmacy robbery

August 18, 2021 11:13 AM Matthew Sanders

Daijahn A. Reed, 22, of Indianapolis, pleaded guilty to one count of armed robbery and a count of brandishing a gun during a violent crime, according to a news release from the U.S. attorney’s office for the Western District of Missouri.

Federal grand jury indicts Holts Summit man for armed robbery

August 4, 2021 11:51 AM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A federal grand jury indicted a Holts Summit man Tuesday for the armed robbery of a Dollar General store in Jefferson City. Tyler Steven Mitchell Williams, 24, was charged with armed robbery and brandishing and using a firearm during a crime of violence. Williams is accused of using a Smith &

Columbia police: ATMs damaged after overnight burglary at River Region Credit Union

August 2, 2021 9:55 AM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) the Columbia police are investigating an overnight burglary at River Region Credit Union, 3000 Carter Ln., after two ATMs were damaged. Once officers arrived, they found debris around the ATMs and suspect(s) took an undisclosed amount of cash inside the machine. Police report no suspect description is available at the time of