Man accused of burglarizing vehicle, stealing guns in Audrain County
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ)
A Rush Hill, Missouri, man faces several charges after he allegedly burglarized a vehicle and barn on someone's Audrain County property.
On Monday, prosecutors charged Wyatt Bradley, 19, with second-degree burglary, three counts of felony stealing a firearm, felony stealing, misdemeanor stealing and two counts of fraudulent use of a debit card.
According to court documents, a victim told investigators three guns were stolen from a car and a Bluetooth speaker was taken from a barn. A second victim reported that their wallet had also been taken.
Bradley is accused of using the debit card at two gas stations in Mexico on Aug. 18.
According to a probable cause statement, Bradley admitted to burglarizing vehicles and taking the guns and other items.
A detective with the Audrain County Sheriff's Office wrote in the probable cause statement that they did not believe Bradley would appear in court because he told investigators over the phone that he would turn himself in but did not. The detective also wrote that when deputies went to arrest Bradley, he was found hiding in a closet.
According to court records, Bradley has a criminal history. He has previous stealing and burglary charges. ABC 17 News reported that prosecutors charged Bradley in October after he was accused of stealing from Rush Hill Community Church. Online court records show he has an arraignment set for Sept. 6 in that case.
