Cedar Rapids man charged with vehicle burglary and using credit cards without authorization

Hunter
05/28/25

A Cedar Rapids man who allegedly was an accomplice in a motor vehicle theft and accused of using stolen credit cards with the other suspect has been arrested.

Police say 47-year-old William Campbell of Hamilton Avenue SW facilitated in the completion of a vehicle burglary in Tiffin on April 18th. He then allegedly took over as the driver, as he and the other suspect continued on to multiple stores throughout Coralville using credit cards stolen in the burglary to purchase over $1350 in merchandise without authorization.

Keys reportedly located in the vehicle were valued at approximately $400.

A warrant was issued for Campbell’s arrest on May 22nd; he was arrested Tuesday and charged with 3rd degree Motor Vehicle burglary, two counts of Unauthorized Use of a Credit Card, and one count of 4thdegree Theft. If convicted on all charges, Campbell could be sentenced to up to 7 years in prison.