SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old Kieffer Austin Clay of Cape Girardeau is facing multiple charges after a reported burglary.
The sheriff’s office says that deputies responded to a reported burglary at a residence in Scott County on Monday, February 16.
After the investigation, Clay was charged with the following:
- Burglary – 2nd Degree (Class D Felony)
- Property Damage – 2nd Degree
- Tampering with a Motor Vehicle – 1st Degree (Class D Felony)
According to the sheriff’s office, Clay entered the residence by breaking a basement window and causing property damage. He was also found operating a 2019 Buick Encore without the owner’s consent.
Arrest warrants were issued, and a bond has been set at $30,000.
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