Several elderly persons have fallen victim to ruses executed by Eason that have been occurring regularly since July 2013. At 10:15 a.m. on Oct. 9, Springfield police located and apprehended Eason at a hotel at 2455 N. Glenstone Ave, and he confessed to committing the 11 crimes for which he was questioned. The crimes included stealing jewelry and also cash, credit cards and other items from wallets while inside victims homes. Many times, Eason scammed the victims by making them believe he was at their homes to provide legitimate home improvement or yard maintenance services, and once the victims were distracted he committed the crimes.

Prior to Easons arrest and confessions on Oct. 9, he had already accumulated nine warrants for charges of Burglary, Exploitation of the Elderly, and Stealing (with the same Modus Operandi stated above) from the following Missouri counties and towns: Greene County, Jasper County, Hickory County, Polk County, Chillicothe, Springfield, Vienna, and Willard.

The cases were presented to the Greene County Prosecuting Attorneys Office. Four counts of 1st Degree Burglary, two counts of 2nd Degree Burglary, two counts of Felony Stealing, and three counts of Misdemeanor Stealing were filed against Eason, with a bond of $150,000. Eason has a residential address in Houston, Mo., but was known to frequently stay in Springfield hotels. The charges announced herein are merely an accusation and Eason is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

If anyone else believes they were also victimized by Eason, please call the SPD at 417-864-1810. Always be skeptical of contractors who solicit business door-to-door, remember to watch for warning signs of home improvement schemes, and take note of any suspicious activity you observe in your neighborhood.

CRIME STOPPERS is asking for help locating fugitive Stacy Eason, pictured, who is wanted on the following warrants:

• Greene County warrant #1331-CR04724 for Fraud Financial Exploitation

• Polk County warrant #PC13-705 for Resisting Arrest

• Jasper County warrant #12AO-CR01506-01 for Stealing

• Henry County warrants #13HE-CR00453 and #13HE-CR00454 for 1st Deg Burglary x 2

• Livingston County warrant #13LVCR00403 for Fraud Financial Exploitation Elderly

• Maries County warrant #13-122WP for 2nd Deg Residential Burglary

• Daviess County warrant #CDAV13102 for Traffic Offense

• SPD warrants #110271289 for Traffic Offense, #102026071 for Traffic Offense, and #100168214 for Possession of Less Than 35 Grams of Marijuana

Eason is a 46-year-old white male that is approximately 511 with a listed weight range of 140-170 lbs with black hair and brown eyes.

Do NOT try to apprehend Stacy Eason as he is known to be ARMED AND DANGEROUS. If you know his whereabouts, call CRIME STOPPERS at (417) 869-TIPS, submit your tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com, or text 417SPD plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). Tipsters do not have to give their name and could earn a reward.

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