Joplin, MO – A burglary investigation in Jasper County led to an arrest this week after detectives recovered thousands of dollars’ worth of allegedly stolen vintage items tied to a break-in reported on November 26.
According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, investigators with the Criminal Investigations Division launched the inquiry after a victim reported a significant loss of collectible vintage goods. Through the work of lead investigator Detective Metscher, a suspect was identified as Samantha Oxford, 34, of Joplin.
As part of Operation Timeless Justice, deputies executed a search warrant on December 3 at Oxford’s residence in the 1600 block of S. Pearl Avenue in Joplin. During the search, detectives found most of the vintage items reported stolen in the burglary. According to the sheriff’s office, Oxford allegedly admitted to selling some of the items before law enforcement made contact.
Oxford was taken into custody and booked on the following charges:
• Burglary in the 2nd Degree (Three Counts)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Felony Stealing
Officials thanked the community for ongoing support and encouraged anyone with information related to this case—or other property crimes in Jasper County—to contact the Criminal Investigations Division.
The investigation remains active as detectives continue reviewing evidence and tracking down additional leads tied to the reported thefts.
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