In the months of November and December of 2009, the Aurora Police Department investigated reported burglaries at Perfect Images, the Cutting Company, Davis Cellular, Aurora Discount Building Materials, Denny’s Automotive, Top Hat Cleaners, Ricardo’s, Leitle Auto Supply, Dean Bowling Curio Shop and #1 Nail Salon and Spa.
Evidence at the crime scene led detectives to believe the same suspects were responsible for most or all of the burglaries, according to a report from Captain Pat Jenkins.
When officers were dispatched to an alleged shoplifting incident on December 26, officers Chris Kosisek and Tim Swadley recognized two individuals as suspects in the string of burglaries. One of the two individuals had an active arrest warrant; officers found the other to be in possession of a controlled substance. Officers arrested both men. The subsequent investigation led to the arrest of two other suspects, said Cpt. Jenkins.
By December 31, officers arrested:
•  Danny Ray Warren, 18, of Verona, who was charged with two counts of burglary, one count of felony stealing and one count of misdemeanor stealing.
• David Paul Burrma, 22, of Aurora, who has been charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of felony stealing, one count of misdemeanor property damage on one case and two counts of burglary, one count of felony stealing and one count of misdemeanor stealing on another case.
• Joseph W. Grant, 18, of Cassville, who has been charged with two counts of burglary, one count of felony stealing and one count of misdemeanor stealing.
• Christopher N. Fleetwood, 22, of Aurora, who has been charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of felony stealing and one count of misdemeanor property damage.
Officers anticipate even further charges, noted the captain. A 16-year-old juvenile male has also been implicated in some of the burglaries. Officials have forwarded these reports to the juvenile office in Monett.
Several stolen items have been recovered, including televisions, a safe, numerous grooming aids and hair products, cell phones and other miscellaneous items. Most of these items, totaling several thousand dollars, have been returned to their  owners.