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Man Arrested for Stealing $25K in Bronze Vases

1/22/2026

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Stowell Steals Vases

Brett Stowell, 47, was arrested in St. Charles County, Missouri, for stealing nearly 200 bronze gravesite vases worth over $25,000, including veterans' graves.
The thefts were discovered on January 16, sparking emotional distress and outrage among families of the deceased.
Stowell admitted to stealing vases for scrap metal.
Police used surveillance footage to identify him.
He is held on a $5,000 cash-only bond.

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Stowell Steals Vases

Brett Stowell, 47, was arrested in St. Charles County, Missouri, for stealing nearly 200 bronze gravesite vases worth over $25,000, including veterans' graves.
The thefts were discovered on January 16, sparking emotional distress and outrage among families of the deceased.
Stowell admitted to stealing vases for scrap metal.
Police used surveillance footage to identify him.
He is held on a $5,000 cash-only bond.

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