Elk City Man Accused of Stealing Firearms

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May 16, 2023

By News Director Jared Atha

An Elk City man was arrested and charged earlier this month after being accused of stealing firearms from an Elk City residence.

According to court records, 43-year-old Robert Leitz was charged on May 8 with, among other things, burglary in the second degree, and knowingly concealing stolen property in Beckham County Court after being arrested on May 3 for the supposed crimes.

A probable cause affidavit showed that the investigation into the case began after a home was reported to be burglarized on December 10, 2022. After viewing surveillance video, a witness was able to identify Leitz as the person who allegedly committed the crime.

A police warranted search of the home that Leitz and 31-year-old Desaray Irene Brunton were staying in would lead to the discovery of the stolen items along with narcotics on a nightstand in the master bedroom.

Due to the home also being occupied by a 7-year-old boy, both suspects were also charged with child neglect.

Bond for Brunton was set at $20,000 and $50,000 for Leitz.

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