Carey man indicted in theft from landlady

7/25/2002

FOSTORIA - A Carey, Ohio, man has been indicted by a Hancock County grand jury on charges of robbery and of kidnapping in connection with an incident involving his landlady last week.

Authorities said Stephen McKitrick, 37, stole cash and a check from Maxine Beard at her residence early Friday. He allegedly restrained Ms. Beard, took money from her purse, and forced her to write a $900 check that he later cashed.

Mr. McKitrick was arrested later Friday.