Robbery & Burglary Archives

Two charged after allegedly trying to steal from Miller County barn

March 30, 2022 7:38 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Miller County prosecutor has charged two men after deputies say they tried to steal from a barn in Iberia.

Jury deliberating in the murder trial of Jahaun Whirley

March 25, 2022 7:29 PM Erika McGuire

The murder trial against Jahaun Whirley was placed in the hands of the jury Friday afternoon.

Drexel man found guilty after shooting at police during a failed bank robbery in Versailles

March 25, 2022 2:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Drexel man was found guilty Monday after shooting at law enforcement officers while fleeing a failed bank robbery in Versailles on Nov. 30, 2017.

Two indicted in string of armed robberies around Mid-Missouri

March 18, 2022 11:17 AM Matthew Sanders

Drake A. Stockton-Kenney, 30, and Mary C. Sumpter, 28, were indicted on eight counts.

Jefferson City man sentenced to prison for attempted robbery

March 4, 2022 5:21 PM Matthew Sanders

A judge sentenced a Jefferson City man this week to eight years in prison after he pleaded guilty to attempted armed robbery.

Teen pleads guilty in Callaway County church vandalism

February 16, 2022 10:33 AM Matthew Sanders

One of three teenagers arrested and charged as an adult in the vandalism of a historically Black church in Callaway County pleaded guilty to burglary and vandalism this week.

Judge sentences Columbia man for 2020 burglary

February 15, 2022 8:33 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County judge has sentenced a Columbia man for a 2020 burglary. According to public court records, Keith Brodie, 43, reached a plea deal with prosecutors on Monday. The judge sentenced Brodie to 13 years in prison for first-degree burglary, 13 years in prison for second-degree assault, and four years in

Hallsville man charged after guns and drugs recovered during an investigation

February 11, 2022 10:05 PM Karl Wehmhoener

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County prosecutor has charged a man with several crimes after an investigation at the 13000 block of North Branch St. in Hallsville. Christopher Huffstetler is charged with stealing – $25,000 or more, two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Law enforcement responded to

Authorities remind individuals to not leave valuable items in cars to prevent break-ins

January 27, 2022 7:22 PM Joushua Blount

According to reports, the Columbia Police Department reported there were more than 2,300 thefts last year. Almost 30 percent of those were thefts from motor vehicles with 697 offenses.

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.