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Burglary Suspect Made A Poor Choice For Getaway Vehicle

 

A Parsons man attempts to allegedly steal a safe using a bicycle and a wagon. Late last week Parsons Police were dispatched to the 2300 block of Stevens for a burglary in progress. When Sergeant Waylon Kepley arrived at the location, he was made aware a man dressed in all black was witnessed by the neighbor to have carried a safe out from the house. Sgt. Kepley noticed the back door was standing open and while waiting for backup to arrive the alleged suspect, in all black, rode past Officer Kepley on a bicycle pulling a wagon with a safe in it. The neighbor confirmed that the man was the suspect. With help from Code Enforcement Officer Tyeler Riggs, the suspect was apprehended. 37-year-old Christopher Harold Hilton of Parsons was arrested on suspicion of Burglary, Criminal Damage, Theft, and Interference with Law Enforcement. According to PPD Hilton has an extensive history of theft, burglary, and drug charges. Hilton is currently waiting to be seen by a Labette County District Court Judge.

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