BENTON, La. - For 35 years, KTBS 3 has helped build the St. Jude Dream Home — turning hope into reality for families across the ArkLaTex.

But now, that dream has been tainted. A thief stole from the very home meant to help children battling life-threatening illnesses.

Christopher Thompson, 46, is accused of stealing light fixtures from the home.

The stolen fixtures are valued at $17,000. Deputies say they got a call about a burglary in the Duck Water Landing neighborhood on July 17.

During the investigation, video provided by neighbors and local businesses helped authorities identify Thompson by the type of truck he was driving.

“We found that vehicle on July 21 at a local Alfalfa Drive — a local drive-in in Bossier Parish. We approached that vehicle and found a suspect in that vehicl

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