Nevada Police Department: Rich Hill Man Arrested after foot chase

Cory Franklin Harper

Nevada Police report that on April 25th at about 1:30pm, a burglary suspect was arrested by local police after a foot pursuit.

Police were dispatched to the 600 block of N. Cedar moments after a neighbor witnessed an individual force entry into another apartment. A description was obtained by police which led to a neighborhood search by officers.

Within moments, an officer located the wanted subject several blocks away. The suspect then fled on foot from the pursuing officer...s. A 24 year old Rich Hill resident was taken into custody by Nevada Police in the 800 block of N. Cedar. Multiple items of stolen property thrown to the ground by the fleeing suspect were located and recovered by police in the area.

That suspect is identified as:

Cory Franklin Harper

Felony Warrants have been issued by the Vernon County Associate Circuit Court for Burglary, Resisting Arrest, Stealing, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Bond has been set at $25,000 cash only. The suspect remains in custody at the Vernon County Jail.

Citizens are encouraged to contact the police if they have any information that would be helpful to combat crime.

For questions regarding crime prevention techniques or to start a Neighborhood Watch Program, contact the Nevada Police Department Station at 417- 448 – 5100. To report criminal activities call the Dispatch Center at 417-448-2710 or 911. The confidential Tip Hotline can be contacted at 417- 448 - 5117. Any and all information will be kept confidential.