Robbery & Burglary Archives

Early morning home invasion reported in central Columbia

February 23, 2021 9:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Police Department said in a news release that officers were called at about 2:45 a.m. to the 1100 block of Madison Street for a reported home invasion.

Two arrested after wreck and robbery in Moberly Friday

February 9, 2021 9:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Feb. 5, Moberly police responded to the scene of a wreck and a reported robbery in area of Holman Road and Rothwell Park Road. According to police, an F-250 rear ended a maroon sedan. The driver of the truck told police the driver of the sedan robbed him at gunpoint of

Man faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting an officer during vandalism call in Boone County

February 8, 2021 11:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police responded to a vandalism call Friday evening that escalted into more charges. According to court documents, Christopher Super admitted to damaging a side door at the Caniff Circle Apartments but the victim didn’t want to press charges just to get the door fixed. However, while police were on scene to

17-year-old arrested for allegedly burglarizing Bob’s Gun store; no firearms stolen

February 3, 2021 8:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ST. MARTINS, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday morning, Cole County Sheriff’s deputies responded for a burglary alarm at Bob’s Gun in St. Martins. When deputies arrived, they found someone had forced entry into the business. Officials say suspects left the scene with an undetermined amount of merchandise, although no firearms were stolen. Officials say a 17-year-old

Cole County Sheriff’s Dept. arrests two after armed robbery; searching for third suspect

February 3, 2021 3:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Jan. 8, Cole County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an armed robbery on the 5200 block of Bagnall Drive. Officials report three people allegedly stole a large amount of money from a man at gunpoint. Officials report that a 16-year-old was arrested within the hour of the robbery. Deputies report the

Kansas City man charged after Sunday morning chase on Interstate 70

February 1, 2021 9:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested a man they believe led them on a chase on Interstate 70 that reached speeds of upwards of 100 mph. According to court documents, Columbia police attempted to stop Devonta Findley who was allegedly driving a truck that had a license plate that came back stolen before Findley sped

Columbia man charged after alleged sexual assault and robbery

January 25, 2021 8:52 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, Columbia police began investigating a sexual assault and robbery after the victim came forward. The victim told police that she was seeing Xavier Gee just after midnight when Gee allegedly took out a gun and threatened to shoot the victim with it according to court documents. According to the victim,

Clerk has minor injuries after being assaulted during an armed robbery at Iberia convenience store

January 21, 2021 3:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

IBERIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Miller County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a Thursday morning armed robbery at the Eagle Stop convenience store in Iberia. Deputies report the suspect showed a gun to the store clerk and then assaulted him. Officials say the clerk has minor injuries. According to deputies, the suspect assaulted the store clerk. After taking

Columbia police investigating armed robbery near Business Loop

January 12, 2021 3:16 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police officers say an armed robbery called out near the Business Loop early Tuesday morning is under investigation.

Police arrest man accused of north Columbia robbery

January 12, 2021 12:15 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police officers arrested a man Monday suspected of robbing a woman of her vehicle earlier in the day.

Jefferson City police take three people into custody after traffic stop

January 2, 2021 5:58 PM Sydney Olsen

Jefferson City police took three people into custody on Saturday after a traffic stop around 5:17 a.m.

Fulton police arrest man twice on New Year’s Day

January 1, 2021 4:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Police arrested a man Friday morning for a DWI and possession of marijuana after responding to a suspicious vehicle in the middle of the road at Randall and Gary Streets. Officials say the driver, Thomas Epperson, was taken into custody and released. Minutes after being released, Fulton police responded to the

Cole County Sheriff’s Department responds to shooting

December 27, 2020 5:50 PM Sydney Olsen

Deputies with the Cole County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call reporting a possible home invasion and shooting Sunday morning.

Fulton man charged for allegedly stealing a MoDOT truck, equipment from building

December 11, 2020 11:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man is charged with multiple counts of theft after an incident in June of this year. According to the probable cause statement, a Missouri State Highway Patrol Master Sergeant found a MoDOT shed that was burglarized in Fulton on the evening of June 24, 2020. Court documents reveal, over $13,000

Police departments across mid-Missouri ask residents to lock their cars

December 4, 2020 10:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Due to a recent uptick in car thefts, three local police departments are encouraging residents to lock up their cars and protect their personal possessions. Since the beginning of 2020, the Columbia Police Department has reported more than 500 incidents of theft from motor vehicles that have occurred through November. In addition,

Columbia man arrested after he allegedly robs a man in Waffle House parking lot

November 30, 2020 11:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested a man after he allegedly robs a man in a Waffle House parking lot Saturday morning. According to court records, a man got into an argument with his wife while at the Waffle House on Vandiver Dr. Officials say the man went outside to smoke and then confronted the

Shooting and burglary reported at Leeway Drive apartment building

November 30, 2020 1:26 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police responded to a shooting and burglary at a Leeway Drive apartment building Sunday night.

Armed robbery at Columbia Waffle House leads to one arrest

November 28, 2020 10:47 AM Ben Fein

One person was taken into custody following an armed robbery at a Columbia Waffle house early Friday morning.

Callaway County Sheriff’s Office notifies FBI about church vandalism

November 27, 2020 2:51 PM Matthew Sanders

Sheriff Clay Chism said Friday that his office has notified federal authorities about the investigation into damage reported early Wednesday at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church.

Pastor of vandalized church expects repairs to cost thousands

November 26, 2020 1:27 PM Matthew Sanders

The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office is trying to find the people who damaged walls, pews, doors, windows and other items at a historic church near Holts Summit.