Burglary at 'i cell phone'

Several phones and a laptop computer were stolen from the "i cell-phone" store, located at 806 Independence Avenue in Kennett. Staff photo by George Anderson [Click to enlarge]

Two Kennett men have been arrested following the investigation of a burglary at the "i cell-phone" store, located at 806 Independence Avenue in Kennett.

According to the report filed by Major Steve Williams of the Kennett Police Department (KPD), on Thursday, July 10, 2008, Brian Smith, manager of "i cell-phone," reported that the store had been broken into and several cell phones were missing, along with his personal laptop computer. The total estimated value of the missing goods was $3,135.

On Monday, July 14, investigating officer Craig Crow arrested Brent Davis, 19, and Adam Cash, 20, who had been trying to sell phones that were later positively identified as phones missing from "i cell-phone".

Both suspects were placed in the Dunklin County Justice Center with warrants for burglary and stealing.

Smith's laptop has not been recovered.