Police arrest two men for stealing from a local middle school

1 year 5 months 2 weeks ago February 07, 2016 Feb 7, 2016 Sunday, February 07 2016 Sunday, February 07, 2016 12:00:00 PM CST in News

By: Stephanie Sierra, KOMU 8 Digital Producer

COLUMBIA - Columbia police arrested two men Sunday for stealing from West Middle School.

Officers along with a CPD K9 Unit responded to the alarm at 401 Clinkscales Rd. around 12:02 a.m., according to public information officer, Latisha Stroer.

Police found the door to the school unlocked and arrested two men on the scene.

Merrick A. Nunnery, 21, was arrested for damaging an exit sign inside the school, and stealing pencils.

Nunnery has been charged with both Burglarly and Property Damage in the Second Degree. In addition to Stealing Misdemeanor charge.

Michael J. Stewart, 20, was arrested for damaging a fire alarm inside the school and drinking alcohol before entering school property.

Stewart has been charged with Burglarly and Property Damage in the Second Degree, as well as, Minor Purchase /Possess Intoxicating Liquor.

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