Home Invasion in Clinton

Howard Wesley Groves Jr.

Sissy L. Beck

Clinton Police have made an arrest in an early morning home invasion that took place in the 200 block of North Fourth Street just before 5:00 A.M. on Sunday, July 6th. Police were called to the home and contacted the resident who stated that he awakened to find a man and a woman in his home. As he chased them out the back door of the home a physical altercation between the resident and the man ensued. The woman produced a handgun and pointed it at the resident who then released the man. The woman then struck the resident in the head with the handgun. The suspects then fled the area on foot.  

The resident reported that his cellular telephone and a handgun had been stolen from his house.Police recovered a cellphone left at the scene by the male suspect. An investigation of the phone revealed that it was owned by a subject named Howard Wesley Groves Jr.  of Lowry City, Missouri. Around noon today Clinton Police contacted and spoke to Groves in the 800 block of East Franklin and then placed him under arrest for 24 hour investigation of 1st Degree Robbery. Groves was transported to the police department where he confessed to his involvement in the robbery.  

Clinton Police Detectives have also now identified the female suspect as 31 year old Sissy L. Beck of Kansas City, MO.  Beck is not only wanted for this robbery, but also for an earlier burglary that occurred at the same residence. Clinton Police are working with Henry County Prosecuting Attorney Richard Shields to obtain warrants for the two suspects.  Groves remains incarcerated in the Henry County Detention Center with a bond of $100,000. 

If you have any information about this crime or the whereabouts of Sissy L. Beck, please call 911 or the Clinton Police Department at 660-885-2679.