TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A man is facing charges for allegedly breaking into a Tupelo church, stealing equipment and cash.
Employees at First Baptist Church called police on November 14th after they noticed the break-in.
Evidence at the scene led investigators to Joseph Channing Smith.
He’s facing an enhanced burglary charge because the alleged crime happened at a church.
Police say about $10,000 dollars in computers and sound equipment and a small amount of petty cash were missing.
Smith’s bond was set at $75,000.