FLORISSANT, Mo. – A man is behind bars after he allegedly broke into his estranged brother’s home in Florissant and stole several high-cost items.

Prosecutors have charged Tyrus Middleton, 25, with first-degree burglary, stealing (in excess of $750) and property damage in the investigation.


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According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, the burglary happened on July 27. The victim stated that Middleton unexpectedly arrived at his home and started banging on the windows. A short time later, he kicked the front door multiple times and kicked down the back door to enter the home.

Per court documents, Middleton used a pot from the kitchen stove to push the victim and his girlfriend out of his way and began rummaging through the home. He reportedly took off with several high-cost items, like a TV and two PlayStation 4 consoles, in addition to personal paperwork.

Police found Middleton while he returned to the home the next day and tried to steal more items. Damage at the victim’s home included a broken bedroom window, a damaged front door and a damaged back door.

Middleton is jailed in St. Louis County on a $75,000 cash-only bond. If convicted, he could spend up to 15 years in prison and face up to $10,000 in fines.