JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. — Two men have been charged after allegedly stealing a $900 antique harp and silver tea set from a Jefferson County home last year.
According to court documents, Phillip King and Steven Baird stole the antique items, including a hammock, from the home on Jul. 31, 2024.
Police said both suspects entered the home and removed the $900 harp, $500 silver tea set, and $200 hammock. The following day, King came back and stole a Moultrie camera valued at $120.
After the robbery, police interviewed Baird, who admitted to being on the property with King but denied stealing any of the items. In another interview with police, King admitted to stealing the silver tea set with Baird.
King also told police he returned to the property for a second time to “cover his tracks” when he noticed the Moultrie camera.
Both King and Baird have been charged with second-degree burglary. King was also charged with stealing less than $150 with no prior stealing offense. Baird and King are scheduled for an initial court appearance on June 16 at 9 a.m.