Two young men were charged in connection with an early hour break-in at Alpine Mini Mart last week, which had resulted in the theft of some cigarettes.
Police had responded to an alarm call at the Zimovia Highway gas station on May 23, at about 3:30 a.m. Surveillance footage showed two persons in hats and hooded sweatshirts approaching the store’s back entrance, opening an unlocked window and slipping inside. Using backpacks, the pair then absconded with what was reported to be 19 packs of Marlboro cigarettes. No other items had been removed, and no damage was done to the premises.
Two suspects were found and arrested soon afterward, with arraignment set for Tuesday. Craig resident Austin Tyrone Trudeau and Petersburg resident Logan C. Padgett, both 18, were charged.
Each was charged with Criminal Trespass 1 and Theft 4, Class A and B misdemeanors. Appearing in court Tuesday morning, both entered guilty pleas to the counts.
Trudeau was sentenced to serve 10 days with 10 suspended, with 16 hours of community work service to be completed within 60 days. A $50 police training surcharge was levied, while a $100 jail surcharge was suspended.
Magistrate Judge Chris Ellis ordered the same sentence for co-defendant Padgett. Both defendants shall also make restitution, an amount which at the moment has been left open but is expected to be resolved within the next 30 days. Both Padgett and Trudeau have been placed on probation until May 30, 2018.
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