Moberly police arrest man accused in recent thefts from vehicles

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Moberly police officers recovered stolen property Tuesday while investigating thefts from vehicles.

Police said officers identified 33-year-old Dustin Wheeler, of Moberly, as a suspect during the investigation. Wheeler was arrested at a home in the 400 block of E. Rollins Street around 5:45 p.m. on a no bond parole absconder warrant, according to the Moberly Police Department.

Officers later discovered several items believed to be stolen during the investigation.

Police said detectives will work to find the property owners to return the suspected stolen items. Wheeler is being held in the Randolph County Jail on a possible charge of second-degree burglary, according to public records.

At last check, the Randolph County Prosecutor's Office hasn't filed charges against Wheeler.