Crime & Safety
Festus Man Arrested for Stealing Materials to Make Meth From Walmart
Arnold police called in special unit to destroy meth-making items found in the man's vehicle.
On Thursday Oct. 25, Arnold police arrested a 29-year-old Festus at Walmart at 2201 Michigan Ave. for stealing precursors to manufacture methamphetamine. He was booked and released per application of warrants.
Police also arrested a 23-year-old Richwoods man who was with the Festus man for stealing $149 in miscellaneous merchandise, which was retained by the business. He was booked and released.
Police notified a special unit to destroy the items found in the suspect's vehicle.
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