Crime & Safety
Tipster in Business Break-In Cases Now Charged With Burglary
Travis Johnson, 40, of Marion, faces two counts of third-degree burglary.
A "Good Samaritan," who reported break-ins at two separate Marion businesses, has now been charged with burglary.
Marion Police Lt. Scott Elam told KCRG that Travis R. Johnson, 40, pointed out a burglary at the Seventh Avenue Barbershop, 462 Seventh Ave., on July 1, and a day later Johnson reported to police a broken door at Cotton Gallery, 1060 Seventh Ave.
Suspicious, police acquired a warrant for Johnson's home where they found items from both businesses, according to the KCRG report.Â
Johnson faces two counts of third-degree burglary.
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