Suspect charged in Sikeston attempted burglary

SIKESTON, Mo. - A Sikeston man remains in custody at Scott County Jail with a $25,000 bond on charges of second degree burglary, property damage and felony stealing.

Steven Lamar Turk, 37, was arrested on suspicion of a Sunday burglary in progress at three businesses at 417 S. Main St. in Sikeston, according to a Sikeston Department of Public Safety news release. Police received a call shortly after midnight on Sunday in reference to broken glass and a shadowed figure behind My Sister's Closet.

When officers arrived at the scene they discovered a male crawling on the floor of the business. Officers order him to the ground but he kicked a door open and ran into Davis Detail, a business in the same building. Sikeston police then prevented his escape by setting up a perimeter.

Canine officer Frankie Adams and Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Jason McBride arrived at the scene to assist in the subject's capture. The subject was later found on top of a trailer behind Midwest Music. McBride placed the subject into custody.

Damage to the businesses is estimated to be around $1,600, the news release said. Several musical instruments valued at more than $10,600 also were allegedly removed by the suspect but were later recovered after officers found them in the rear of the building.