Man receives 12 years for role in string of burglaries

Posted 12/6/14

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Man receives 12 years for role in string of burglaries

Posted Saturday, December 6, 2014 1:00 am

By Tim Schmidt Record Managing Editor A Warren County man received a 12-year prison sentence for his role in a string of burglaries last year. Jacob Sinclair, 18, of the 17000 block of Coon Hollow, Marthasville, was sentenced on June 3 and was ordered to complete a long-term treatment program in prison. Once he completes the minimum 24-month program, a judge will determine whether he should remain in prison or be released on probation, according to Warren County Prosecutor Jennifer Bartlett. In April, Sinclair pleaded guilty to multiple counts of felony burglary, stealing and property damage. Sinclair and another man, identified as Paul Bruning, 21, of Silex, were responsible for a series of burglaries and thefts in Warren, Lincoln and St. Charles counties over a 30-day period last year, police said. Criminal cases for burglary, stealing and first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle are pending for Sinclair in Lincoln and St. Charles counties. Bruning received a suspended imposition of sentence and was placed on five years of probation for his role. The Warren County businesses that were determined to have been burglarized last year by Sinclair and Bruning were Hart’s Sport Shop, Green Gardens Nursery, Warren County Storage, all in Truesdale; Town & Country Nursery, Dutzow; AAR Auto Salvage, Thierbach Orchards, Katy Caboose, all in Marthasville; and Faith Christian Family Church in Warrenton. Detectives said the only items that appeared to be stolen were cash, cash registers, money boxes and safes. “It’s an example of a drug problem that spills into the area and leads to burglaries, forgeries,” Bartlett said. “Drugs are not a victimless crime. This was a hit for local businesses, some of which are seasonal.”

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Man receives 12 years for role in string of burglaries