By David Leavitt
APD Chief
At 12:51 am on September 13, 2024, a passing taxi driver reported a burglary in progress at The Mission Store, 203 Box Butte Ave. The caller reported seeing the south entrance door broken and one person entering the building in a black hoodie. Officers arrived on the scene within two minutes and noted piles of clothes and jewelry scattered on the floor.
While APD officers searched the building for suspects, Trooper Michael Nutsch, who heard the burglary call, canvassed the area. Trooper Nutsch located three suspects nearby in the parking lot of the Alliance Grocery Kart.
All three suspects were in possession of items taken in the burglary, and in fact there was a trail of items that led from the Mission Store to where the suspects were located. Andrew Flye M/I DOB 3/25/1993, Julian Poor Bear M/I 2/1/91 and Jacob Zier M/W DOB 9/3/91 were all booked on felony charges including burglary, criminal mischief, and possession of stolen property.
Thanks to a rapid response and coordinated efforts between the Alliance Police Department and the Nebraska State Patrol all property was returned to the Mission Store and the suspects will be held accountable for their actions.