An alert citizen helped Smithville Police catch a suspect in a recent burglary and theft.
29 year old Karri M. Jewell was arrested on Tuesday, August 22 for aggravated burglary, vandalism and two counts of theft.
According to Smithville Police, a citizen called to report a home burglary and theft and that he (caller) was following the suspect and would continue to do so until police arrived.
Officers caught up with the suspect, Jewell on White Street. Found in her possession were items taken from the burglarized residence and a key to the home.
The victim discovered that the burglar had also damaged the home’s bathroom door.
During the investigation, police recovered items from Jewell that had been reported stolen in a previous theft on Friday, August 18.
Police said that the victim in the August 18 case had been trying to help Jewell as she (Jewell) was having some difficulties but that Jewell had taken advantage of her generosity by stealing items from the victim’s home after she (victim) left for work. Some of the items in the thefts were recovered and returned to the victims. Bond for Jewell is $13,000.
24 year old Brien Keith Todd Jr. was cited on Wednesday, August 23 for fraudulent use of a credit card. The victim filed a report on Tuesday, August 15 that someone had used his debit card without his permission. Upon investigation it was discovered that Todd had used the debit card at various businesses without the owner’s consent.
50 year old Carolyn Mary Helminski was arrested on Monday, August 28 for theft of property over $1000. The victim filed the theft report on Friday, August 25 informing police that Helminski lives with her and had taken some of her jewelry and pawned it at Insta Cash. Upon investigation, some of the jewelry was recovered from Insta Cash and Helminski was charged with the theft. Her bond is $5,000 and her court date is September 14.
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