Burglary suspect located down the street as Joplin Police Detectives follow security cameras

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Jeffrey D. Hance, 53, of Webb City, mugshot courtesy Joplin Police.

JOPLIN, Mo. — Tuesday, August 1, Joplin Police officers responded to Dairy Queen at 2015 E. 32nd for a report of a found item.

Upon arrival officers located a trash can filled with items that appeared to be stolen property. Including, a business checkbook, identification documents, and a heavily damaged cash register.

Detectives determined the items originated not far away, from a neighboring restaurant, El Caballo De Oro at 1901 E. 32nd Street. Further investigation revealed the restaurant had been burglarized as the backdoor showed signs of forced entry.

After reviewing surveillance cameras the suspect was observed abandoning the stolen property a block away from the burglary and continuing to walk east.

Detectives and officers searched the area and located the suspect inside the Lucky 7 business at 2401 E. 32nd.

The suspect, Jeffrey D. Hance, 53, of Webb City, was arrested on two active Felony warrants:

JPD submitted charges of Burglary of El Caballo De Oro Mexican Restaurant to the Jasper County Prosecutor’s office who in turn filed official charges on Wednesday.

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