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February 2011 Crime Summaries

DATE

LOCATION

NATURE

DESCRIPTION

2/2/11 1105 St. Louis Galleria

Dillard’s Department Store

Possession of Marijuana

 

A 33 year old male was arrested in relation to a previous fraud investigation. Upon being arrested marijuana was found in his pocket.

2/3/11 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s Department Store

Stealing

 

A 14 year old female was arrested for shoplifting. When her parents could not be located she was turned over to the St. Louis County Juvenile Detention Center.
2/3/11 1087 St. Louis Galleria

Baby Gap

Stealing

 

Two females shoplifted several clothing items and left the store. When the store employee confronted them outside the store one of the females attempted to hit the employee then yelled, “rape” and the two ran away. Investigation continues.
2/5/11 2440 St. Louis Galleria

The Apple Store

Stealing & Trespassing

 

Police were notified of a shoplifter running from The Apple Store. He was later located and arrested on the Metrolink platform. It was them learned that he had been previously banned from the Galleria due to a prior stealing arrest there. He was additionally charged with Trespassing and held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
2/5/11 1220 S. Big Bend

Fowler’s ZX Gas Station

Stealing

 

The suspect hired a locksmith to unlock his car. After the locksmith gained access to the car, the suspect drove off without paying for the service.
2/5/11 7100 Blk Horner

Private Residence

Assault

 

A woman reported that her 25 year old husband assaulted her during an argument over finances. After an investigation he was arrested and held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
2/5/11 2055 St. Louis Galleria

Love Culture Store

Property Damage

 

A 25 year old male, dressed as a female, concealed several clothing items in his purse. As he left the store he discarded the items. An inspection of the clothing revealed that he had damaged them when he removed the sensor tags. He was arrested and held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
2/5/11 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s Department Store

Stealing

 

A 13 year old male and a 15 year old male were arrested for shoplifting. They were later released to their parents.
2/6/11 6600 Clayton Rd

Schnucks’ Grocery

Stealing

 

A 36 year old male was arrested for shoplifting and held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
2/6/11 8001 Dale Avenue

The Heights Community Center

Stealing

 

The victim reports that his cell phone and laptop computer were stolen from his unlocked locker.
2/7/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Parking Lot

Stealing

 

The victim reports that someone broke into his 2008 Honda Accord and stole his iPod and a GPS.
2/7/11 6734 Clayton Rd

Applebee’s Restaurant

Disorderly Conduct

 

Police were called for a 58 year old female refusing to pay her bill. When confronted by police she paid her bill. She then became verbally combative with officers and was arrested. Due to her extensive arrest record she was held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
2/8/11 5555 St. Louis Galleria

Concept Collection

Stealing & Probation Violation

 

After the arrest 62 year old female for shoplifting it was discovered that she was on probation for a prior shoplifting charge. She was held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
2/8/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Parking Lot

Assault

 

A 56 year old male was arrested after assaulting his girlfriend following an argument. He was held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
2/8/11 1105St. LouisGalleria

Dillard’s Department Store

Stealing

 

A 26 year old male was arrested for shoplifting. He was issued a court summons then released to another agency seeking his arrest.
2/9/11 1550St. LouisGalleria

Macy’s Department Store

Stealing

 

A 14 year old male was arrested for shoplifting and later released to his parents.
2/10/11 1550St. LouisGalleria

Macy’s Department Store

Stealing

 

A male subject grabbed $800 of clothing and ran to a waiting car. They then left the area. The male and the female driver were identified after being arrested two days later in Alton (IL) committing the same offense.
2/10/11 8011 Galleria Pkwy

Residence Inn

Found Property

 

A handgun and clothing were found in a room that had been vacant for several days. The gun was immediately turned over to police for investigation.
2/12/11 1105St. LouisGalleria

Dillard’s Department Store

Stealing & Trespassing

 

A 64 year old male was arrested for shoplifting. It was then discovered that he was arrested on 1/15/11 for shoplifting as well. During the prior arrest he was banned from mall property. He was therefore additionally charged with Trespassing and held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
2/12/11 1550St. LouisGalleria

Macy’s Department Store

Stealing

 

A 15 year old female was arrested for shoplifting and later released to her parents.
2/12/11 6420 Clayton Rd

St. Mary’s Hospital gift Shop

Stealing

 

The gift shop employee reports that her purse was stolen from the storage room while she was working.
2/12/11 2460St. LouisGalleria

Express Shop

Stealing & Property Damage

 

A 20 year old female was arrested for shoplifting. She was additionally charged with Property Damage when it was discovered that she damaged the stolen garments when removing the sensor tags. She was held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
2/12/11 2073St. LouisGalleria

Claire’s Shop

Stealing

 

A 14 year old female was arrested for shoplifting. When her parents could not be located she was turned over to theSt. LouisCountyJuvenileDetentionCenter.
2/12/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Parking Lot

Property Damage

 

The victim reports that someone broke into his 2006 Chevy pick-up by prying apart the door handle. Nothing was taken.
2/13/11 1000 Blk Claytonia

Public Street

Property Damage

 

Upon exiting a cab, the passenger intentionally damaged the meter and then kicked the door several times. He has being identified and is currently being sought.
2/13/11 7700 Blk Weston Pl

Private Residence

Unlawful Inhalation

 

A 39 year old male was arrested when he was discovered unlawfully inhaling solvent fumes. He has numerous prior arrests for the same charge and was held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
2/13/11 6734 Clayton Rd

Applebee’s Restaurant

Counterfeit Bills

 

Store management advised that three subjects had paid their meal tab with two fake $20 bills. The fraud was not discovered until after the subject left the restaurant. Investigation continues.
2/17/11 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s Department Store

Stealing

 

A 15 year old female was arrested for shoplifting. She was later released to her mother.
2/18/11 1200 Blk of Hampton Park

Private Residence

Fraud

 

The victim reports that someone fraudulently removed over $500 from his bank account using his debit card information. Investigation continues.
2/18/11 8000 Blk Hicks

Private Yard

Open Burning

 

The 69 year old female resident was attempting to burn personal papers when the yard caught fire. The Richmond Heights Fire Department doused the fire.
2/18/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Shopping Mall

Trespassing

 

A 16 year old male was escorted out of the mall due to a disturbance he had created. He returned to the mall a short time later and refused to leave. He was then arrested and later released to his mother.
2/18/11 1300 Blk Laclede Sta Rd

Private Residence

Domestic Assault

 

A 41 year old female and a 56 year old male were arrested for fighting with each other. At the time of arrest both appeared to be intoxicated.
2/19/11 7700 Blk Snowden

Private Driveway

Stealing

 

The victim reports that one of her license plates was stolen from her car.
2/19/11 1491 St. Louis Galleria

Urban Outfitters

Stealing

 

A 17 year old male was arrested for shoplifting and later released with a court summons.
2/19/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Exterior Sidewalk

Distribution of Marijuana

 

An anonymous caller reported that two males tried to sell him marijuana. Upon investigating police arrested 22 year old male and a 24 year old male when marijuana was found in their pockets.
2/20/11 7700 Blk Brookline

Private Residence

Disorderly Conduct

 

Police were called to the home of a 22 year old female where there were reports of a loud party. When she failed to cooperate with police to quiet the party she was arrested and later released with a court summons.
2/20/11 1000 Blk Commodore

Front Yard

Dog Bite

 

A 23 year old female resident reports that her neighbor was walking his dogs. As she was walking up to her house one of the dogs pulled away from him and bite her leg. The dog owner was issued a court summons and the County Animal Control was alerted.
2/20/11 Hwy I-170 and Galleria Pkwy

Public Highway

Possession of Narcotics & Resisting Arrest

 

An officer stopped a car for littering. Upon investigating the driver ran from the car. After a short foot chase, and a brief struggle, the 17 year old male was arrested. Narcotics were found in his possession.
2/22/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Shopping Mall

Disorderly Conduct

 

A 33 year old male, a 19 year old male and a 17 year old female were all arrested for fighting with each other in the mall. All were held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
2/23/11 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s Department Store

Stealing

 

A 34 year old male was arrested for shoplifting and held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
2/23/11 1300 Blk Woodland

Private Residence

Fraud

 

The victim reports that although he still had his credit card, someone used the information to make a purchase in Miami, FL.
2/23/11 7300 Blk Wise

Apartment Storage Lockers

Stealing

 

The victim reports that someone cut the lock off her storage locker and stole her mountain bike.
2/24/11 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s Department Store

Stealing

 

A 44 year old female was arrested for shoplifting and held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
2/24/11 6600 Clayton Rd

Schnucks Grocery

Possession /  Distribution of Narcotics

 

A 28 year old male employee was arrested for having 12 outstanding warrants. Upon being arrested narcotics were found in his pocket. He was later turned over to another agency seeking his arrest while the narcotics investigation continues.
2/24/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Mall Parking Lot

Stealing

 

The victim reports that her vehicle’s license plates were stolen while she was shopping.
2/24/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Mall Parking Lot

Possession of Marijuana

 

While investigating a parked, occupied vehicle with expired license plates, the officer discovered the occupant to be smoking marijuana. Further investigation revealed additional marijuana within the car. The 28 year old male was arrested and later released pending further investigation.
2/25/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Mall Parking Lot

Domestic Assault

 

The victim reports that she was driving her 42 year old boyfriend to alcohol rehabilitation center when he became physically violent. She pulled into the Galleria parking lot and called police. He was held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
2/25/11 6600 Clayton Rd

Schnucks’ Grocery

Stealing

 

A 26 year old female was arrested for shoplifting and later released with a court summons.
2/26/11 1000 Blk Big Bend

Public Street

Driving while Intoxicated

 

While investigating an accident police arrested one of the drivers, a 36 year old male, for DWI. He was held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
2/26/11 1100 Blk Ralph

Private Residence

Domestic Assault

 

The victim reported that when she came home after a night out her 26 year old boyfriend became angry and assaulted her. The boyfriend was arrested and held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
2/26/11 2073 St. Louis Galleria

Claire’s Boutique

Stealing

 

A 13 year old female was arrested for shoplifting. She was later released to her mother.
2/26/11 Hwy I-64 @ Bellevue

Public Highway

Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License

 

The traffic stop of a 23 year old male resulted in his arrest when it was discovered that his driver’s license was suspended. He was later released with a court summons.
2/27/11 Various Locations Non-Criminal Property Damage There were four reports of damage to cars after trees on city property were blown down by a storm.
2/28/11 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s Department Store

Stealing

 

Four females (ages 17, 18 and 19) were arrested for shoplifting and later released with court summonses.
2/28/11 1400 Blk Woodland

Private Residence

Fraud

 

The victim reported that her 15 year old son had made purchases using her credit card and she wished to prosecute him. The case was referred to the St. Louis Juvenile Court.

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