Van Buren Man Facing Criminal Charges After Stealing Various Items and Tools

Van Buren, MO. – A man from Van Buren is facing a felony charge of Stealing – $750 or more after stealing several items from a local property.

This started on February 2nd, when a victim reported the stolen items, which included a chandelier, a battery radio, four trail cameras, three power drills, and a green backpack with various electronics inside. Security footage led to the identification of Matthew Richardson.

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Richardson initially stated he had found the stolen property, only to later admit to stealing it, and provided several of the stolen items and additional items not on the original list.

 

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