After nearly two months authorities have arrested a fifth suspect in a home invasion investigation in Andrew County.

The Andrew County Sheriff’s Department said Richard Wayne Weyer Jr. was arrested Wednesday afternoon on warrants for first-degree robbery, armed criminal action, first-degree burglary and various other felony and misdemeanor charges.

Weyer is one of five defendants charged in connection with a home invasion case in rural Andrew County that took place on April 26.  The department said during the home invasion five suspects entered the home of an elderly male victim with weapons, tied the victim up in a chair and proceeded to burglarize and steal articles from the residence.

Also charged in connection with the case is Tiffany Cruz, 35, Bradley Henley, 28, Jason Laughlin, 36 all of St. Joseph and Eileen Schussler, 20 of Wathena.  All are of which are charged with more than half a dozen felonies in Andrew County including felonies for first-degree robbery, armed criminal action, first-degree burglary, felonious restraint and unlawful use of a weapon.

The sheriff’s department said Weyer has been on the run and hiding from authorities since the incident took place. The other four suspects were taken into custody the day of the home invasion. Weyer is currently being held in the Andrew County Jail without bond. No court date or time has been set.