COLLINSVILLE (MCT) — A Collinsville senior citizen was robbed by a person allegedly posing as a handyman last week.
The victim reported stolen money to the Collinsville Police Department on Friday. After investigating, police charged 22-year-old Matthew Merrifield of Collinsville, alleging that he talked his way into the victim's house by pretending to be looking for work as a handyman.
"He had a reason to be there, so he could be in the house, but while he was there he stole the money," said Lt. Todd Link.