Career criminal caught on video and social media

A Mountain Home man, 43-year-old Glenn Allen Simmermaker, was arrested by Mountain Home Police Monday after a warrant was issued for his arrest on multiple felony charges related to the theft of a purse on September 7th. His actions were allegedly caught on camera. Simmermaker is being held in the Baxter County Jail on a $25,000 bond.According to the arrest affidavit in the case, on September 7th an officer took a report of a purse that was stolen from a vehicle parked at a local business. Later it was discovered the victim’s debit card had been used at several area businesses racking up a total of approximately $780 in charges.

During the investigation Simmermaker was identified. He was seen on video surveillance reaching into the victim’s vehicle, taking something out and placing it in his vehicle. A short time later he is seen on camera at other area businesses using the stolen card. The affidavit says he signed the signature slip for purchases at two of the businesses. A check on social media discovered Simmermaker also sold an item purchased from the stolen debit card.

He faces felony charges of forgery, breaking or entering, and two counts of theft of property. He is also charged with being a habitual offender.

The arrest affidavit describes Simmermaker as a career criminal with several arrests and prison stays, dating back to 1993, in three different states.

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