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CASSOPOLIS — Two teens were arrested Monday in connection to a Cassopolis hardware store robbery in January, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.

At approximately 3 p.m. Monday, the Cass County Drug Enforcement Team, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and the Cassopolis Police Department conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in a parking lot on School Street in Cassopolis. Detectives had information that the subjects in this vehicle were in possession of stolen firearms. Jacob M. Morrison, 18, of Cassopolis, and a 17-year-old male, whose name is currently being withheld, were detained and questioned. Several stolen firearms and ammunition from a break-in at Hayden & Sons Hardware Store, 125 S. Broadway St., Cassopolis, in January 2025, were recovered at the scene.

Morrison was later arrested and charged with possession of stolen firearms. The 17-year-old male was charged with breaking and entering and possession of stolen firearms and was released to his parent.

This case is still under investigation. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public, if you have any information about this matter, please call the Tip Line. 1 (800) 462-9328.