Two Men Charged With Theft of Property and Residential Burglary in Dierks

Two men have been charged with theft of property and residential burglary following an investigation into a reported theft in Dierks.

According to police records, officers responded to a theft call around 6:00 p.m. on December 13, 2025, at a residence on West Fifth Street. The reporting parties told officers they had hired two individuals to haul away scrap metal and junk from the property, with payment coming from the sale of the scrap.

Investigators say numerous items were taken without permission, including generators, tools, antiques, and a television. The total estimated value of the stolen property was approximately $6,200.
Police identified the suspects as 26-year-old Colby Westbrook and 23-year-old Alex Allen. Officers reported that some stolen property was returned the following day, though not all items were recovered and a television was returned damaged. Investigators say both men admitted to taking items from inside a residence and an outbuilding, claiming they believed they had permission.

As a result of the investigation, both Westbrook and Allen were charged with theft of property and residential burglary. The investigation remains ongoing as they continue efforts to recover the remaining stolen items.