Four Arrested in Missouri for $13,000 in Copper Theft

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster):  Police arrested four suspects this week in an ongoing investigation into roughly $13,000 worth of stolen copper. 

The Scott City Police Department provided preliminary information surrounding the arrests and investigation on Sunday afternoon.

According to police, the investigation has been ongoing over "several days." The copper was reportedly stolen from the Union Pacific Railroad property in Scott City. 

Officers believe the culprit sold the copper across a number of recycling locations in Southeast Missouri. In total, police say the copper was worth about $13,000 and measured about 3,000 feet. 

Scott City police then revealed the following suspects and their charges:

Randall J. Hanstein

Two class D felonies of Stealing and Damage to a Critical Infrastructure Facility

Warrant set with no bond

Tommy W. Kraft

Class D felony of Stealing

Bond set at $75,000 in cash or surety

Erin M. Glueck

Class D Felony of Stealing

Bod set at $40,000 in cash or surety

Ricky K. Hunter

Two class D felonies of Stealing and Damage to Critical Infrastructure

Bond set at $75,000 in cash or surety

All four suspects have been arrested and placed in custody of the Scott City Police Department. 

The suspects are all presumed innocent until proven guilty. 

 Courtesy: www.wsiltv.com