An investigation into the Sept. 24th break-in and burglary of Sparky’s One Stop in Bayard, has resulted in two arrests, with a third suspect having been identified while the case remains under investigation. The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office reports on Sept. 26th, Collin Richards was arrested on charges that include Burglary in the 3rd Degree, Theft in the 2nd Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree. A juvenile also taken into custody faces the same charges. He was released to his parents. Authorities say criminal charges are expected to be filed soon, against the third, unidentified suspect in the case.

The Sheriff’s Office says surveillance video showed the the male suspects breaking-out the glass front door of the store before going inside and stuffing duffle bags full of tobacco products and alcohol. Evidence led to a search warrant being executed on Sept. 25th at Richards’ home located at 206 Main Street in Bayard. Deputies, assisted by Coon Rapids Police Officers, recovered a large quantity of stolen alcohol and cigarettes in the home.

Richards was taken into custody at that time, and charged with Possession of Stolen Property as well as Possession of Alcohol by a person 18-to 21-years of age.