Man arrested in connection with stolen items from Cape Girardeau store | Crime

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Miner police say they arrested a Springfield man Monday in connection with stolen items from Best Buy in Cape Girardeau.

Christopher P. Amsden, 38, from Springfield, Mo. was charged with unlawful use of drug paraphernalia/meth (class d felony), distribution/delivery/manufacturing/producing or attempt to possess with intent a controlled substance (class b felony), receiving stolen property and operating a vehicle without a valid license.

According to Miner Police Chief Chris Griggs, the Cape Girardeau Police Department sent a broadcast out about stolen items from Best Buy in Cape Girardeau. He says a description of the vehicle and suspect was sent. and officers from the Miner Police Department found the vehicle near HH Highway and stopped it.

Griggs said a search of the vehicle yielded the recovery of the stolen merchandise from Best Buy, as well as a large quantity of dangerous narcotics.

Amsden is being held on a $15,000 cash only bond.

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