JEFFERSON, Iowa — A 47-year-old Ogden man has been arrested in connection with a theft investigation that began in March 2024. Craig Arthur was taken into custody after he was identified as the suspect involved in the theft of a purse and unauthorized use of a credit card.
The investigation started on March 7th when a Jefferson Police Officer responded to a report of a stolen purse. The victim informed the officer that a purchase had been made with their stolen credit card at a gas station in Grand Junction, totaling $53.53. The officer reviewed surveillance footage from the gas station and identified a male who made the purchase. The victim later confirmed the suspect’s identity, and further investigation revealed that the suspect had admitted to the crime to a third party.
On April 17th, an arrest warrant was issued for Craig Arthur, charging him with second-degree burglary (a Class C felony), unauthorized use of a credit card (an aggravated misdemeanor), and two counts of fifth-degree theft (simple misdemeanors).
Arthur was arrested on April 30th in Polk County and was recently booked into the Greene County Jail on February 20th.
The case remains under investigation, and Raccoon Valley Radio will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
