Robbery & Burglary Archives

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

One in custody after reported carjacking and chase

July 16, 2021 1:55 PM Matthew Sanders

Officers caught up to the reported stolen car Friday afternoon near Wilkes Boulevard and Seventh Street. A Columbia Police Department spokeswoman said officers were called to a carjacking on Pannell Street at about 12:30 p.m.

Holts Summit man accused in Dollar General armed robbery

July 8, 2021 11:39 AM Matthew Sanders

Tyler Williams, 24, was charged Thursday with first-degree robbery, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. He is accused of robbing a Dollar General at 1414 Missouri Blvd. on Wednesday morning, the Jefferson City Police Department said in a news release.

Search underway in Callaway County for man accused of stealing from business

July 8, 2021 3:57 AM ABC 17 News Team

Several law enforcement agencies worked into the early hours of Thursday to find a suspect who ran from Callaway County Sheriff’s deputies.

Woman reports armed robbery in central Columbia parking lot

July 6, 2021 10:51 AM Matthew Sanders

Officers were called at about 7 p.m. to the 1200 block of Again Street near Again Street Park and West Boulevard Elementary School, the Columbia Police Department said in a news release.

Boonville police looking for bank robber

June 25, 2021 11:52 AM ABC 17 News Team

A man got away with a undisclosed amount of money after robbing a Boonville bank, police said Friday.

Naked man arrested for burglary, assault and other charges Thursday morning in Moberly

June 17, 2021 11:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Moberly police arrested a naked man Thursday morning after he allegedly burglarized homes and assaulted a homeowner. According to police, 35-year-old J’Angelo Robinson was seen running from the 100 block of Thompson St. after reports of several burglaries in the area. Officers report Robinson failed commands to comply and resisted arrest before

Police report burglary with weapon in south Columbia

June 14, 2021 10:23 AM Matthew Sanders

Officers were sent at about 4:10 a.m. to the 300 block of Brookside Lane.

FBI releases description of Pilot Grove bank robbery suspect

June 2, 2021 11:39 AM Leila Mitchell

PILOT GROVE, Mo, (KMIZ). The Cooper County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it was helping investigate a bank robbery at Alliant Bank in Pilot Grove. The sheriff’s office is assisting Pilot Grove police with the investigation. At least two sheriff’s office patrol cars and one police car responded to the scene. The FBI has released new information

Jefferson City police looking for burglary suspect that set fire to a cross inside church

June 2, 2021 2:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police department is investigating a burglary and property destruction at the Christian Fellowship Church at 1905 St. Mary’s Blvd. According to police, the suspect lit a cross on fire inside the church Monday night. JCPD is looking for the suspect in the photo. Anyone with information is asked

Person of interest in Lazy Gators shooting arrested on drug charges

June 2, 2021 1:21 PM Ben Fein

One person is still in custody on unrelated charges following a shooting that killed one at Lazy Gators late Saturday night.