ST. LOUIS – A man accused of stealing a gold necklace from a St. Louis pawn shop was apprehended after leaving behind his photo ID.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s probable cause statement, the theft took place on April 11 in the 4100 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, located in The Ville neighborhood.
Police claim Arnold L. Burton Jr., 49, entered the store and asked to try on a gold chain. After putting the chain around his neck, employees said Burton walked out of the store without paying for the $2,600 piece of jewelry.
However, the pawn shop’s policy requires customers to provide the store with identification before trying on jewelry.
Police claim Burton turned over his ID and then left it behind when he walked out of the store. The theft was recorded on surveillance video.
Police claim Burton admitted to stealing the chain and said he needed the money.
The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office charged Burton with stealing – $750 or more. Burton posted bond on April 17. He’s due in court on May 21.
