Man Stole 13 School Water Pumps | St. Louis News

A Lincoln County man is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing thirteen valuable water pumps from an Elsberry school district roof, valued at $2,600. He was caught at a scrap yard just hours after the theft, walking away with only $86.50 for the haul. Authorities suspect this isn’t his first crime — he’s allegedly targeted multiple businesses and homes. Arrested after a foot chase in August, Gruenewald now faces theft and resisting arrest charges, with a $15,000 cash bond and a court date set for September 1st. This case underscores how even small thefts can snowball into major legal consequences. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6223a8fbfdbd8fb6