Barton County, Mo. (KOAM) – The Barton County Sheriff’s Office has recovered approximately $50,000 in stolen property and arrested three suspects following an investigation into a vehicle theft and several associated burglaries.
The investigation began at a location on 33rd Road in Burgess, Missouri, where deputies apprehended a suspect attempting to flee from a camper. Numerous stolen items were found and seized as evidence. The investigation continued at a second property across the road, where additional stolen property was discovered, raising the total value of recovered goods to approximately $50,000.
During the search, a vehicle arrived at the scene. Upon detaining its occupants, deputies discovered that the vehicle had been stolen from Joplin, Missouri, the day before. Inside the vehicle, two firearms were found, one of which had been stolen during a large-scale burglary in Oklahoma, involving the theft of over 160 firearms.
On November 12, 2024, Prosecuting Attorney Mike Smalley filed charges against the three suspects involved in the thefts:
- Mackenzie Jenkins: Charged with receiving stolen property and tampering with a motor vehicle in the first degree.
- Christopher Martinez: Charged with receiving stolen property and unlawful possession of a firearm.
- Timothy Adams: Charged with tampering with a motor vehicle in the first degree and unlawful possession of a firearm.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to process the stolen goods and further investigate the suspects’ involvement in additional crimes.
