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July 2012 Crime Summaries

last updated 8/2/2012

DATE

LOCATION

NATURE

DESCRIPTION

7/1/12 7200 blk West Park Property Damage

 

A 31 year old intoxicated male was taken into custody for breaking out a window to his ex-girlfriend’s apartment building.  He was booked and issued a municipal court summons.

7/1/12 2100 blk Gray Avenue Burglary

 

A vacant residence was burglarized and a window air-conditioning unit stolen.
7/1/12 8001 Galleria Pkwy

Metro Link Station

Stealing

 

Victim reportedly left his wallet atop the ticket machine in his rush to catch the train.  He realized this at his next stop but Metro Link authorities were unable to locate his wallet containing cash and credit cards.
7/1/12 2 The Boulevard

Maggiano’s

Stealing

 

The victim reportedly had her wallet containing credit cards stolen from her purse while dining at the restaurant. They later learned fraudulent charges had been made using some of the cards before they could all be cancelled.
7/1/12 7300 blk Wise Avenue Domestic Assault

 

Officers were called to the residence for a domestic assault.  On arrival they spoke with a 30 year old male who told them he’s gotten into a fight with his 39 year old partner.  Both subjects were bloodied and appeared to have been in an altercation.  With no witnesses to the event, both subjects were taken into custody and booked for domestic assault and held pending a municipal warrant application.
7/1/12 I-64 @ Hanley Road VMCSL-Possession

 

Officers responding to a vehicle in the roadway on Hanley @ I-64 discovered the driver and passenger asleep.  A strong odor of marijuana was emanating from the vehicle.  The driver consented to a search of his person which led to the discovery of a baggie of marijuana in his pocket.  He was taken into custody for the drug violation. The passenger was also taken into custody after officers learned of outstanding traffic warrants through St. Louis County PD.  The vehicle was towed from the scene and while completing the inventory control form officers discovered an additional bag of marijuana in the driver’s door panel pocket.  Both occupants were conveyed to the station and booked.  The driver was issued a summons for driving while his operator’s license was revoked and possession of marijuana.  The passenger was held for St. Louis County PD.
7/2/12 2100 blk Princeton Place Stealing

 

A refrigerator and stove obtained by the resident for scrap were stolen from his back yard.  There are no suspects.
7/2/12 1453 St. Louis Galleria

Nordstrom

Shoplifting

 

Two unidentified suspects stole clothing valued at more than $1700 from the store.  There are no leads as to their identity.
7/3/12 6400 blk Clayton Road Stealing

 

Contractor tools valued at more than $1500 were reportedly stolen from a vacant and unsecured work area of the hospital over the weekend.  Hospital surveillance video did not show anyone entering or leaving the area.
7/3/12 8910 Clayton Road

Immacolata Church

Property Damage

 

A sparkler bomb made using consumer grade sparklers was detonated at approximately 10:00 p.m. between two commercial trash dumpsters on the south lot of the church.  The resulting explosion caused extensive damage to each of the large metal dumpsters and moving them approximately fifteen feet from one another.  Debris from the sparkler bomb penetrated one of the glass window panes on the south side of the school.  A glass patio table was demolished from the explosion at #15 Berkshire.  There are no suspects at this time.
7/4/12 1442 St. Louis Galleria

True Religion Jeans

Stealing

 

Four suspects entered the store with the intent to steal property.  Three of the suspect’s grabbed clothing valued at more than $4,000 before fleeing the store to their vehicle parked outside the St. Louis Bread Company.  During the theft mall patrons intervened and were able to recover some of the merchandise.  The patrons chased the suspects out of the mall but gave up the chase when one of the suspects sprayed the area with pepper spray.
7/6/12 6420 Clayton Road

St. Mary’s Parking Garage

Stealing

 

An overnight hospital employee returned to her vehicle and discovered someone had gained entry and stolen her Garmin GPS.  There was no sign of forced entry to the victim’s vehicle.
7/6/12 6420 Clayton Road Domestic Assault

 

Officers were called to a patient’s room after she complained she was struck in the face by her baby’s father.  The father was currently in custody in the hospital security office.  The victim declined to prosecute and the male suspect was released with orders to leave the hospital.  A short time later the victim called police saying she’d thought the matter over and wanted to press charges against the father of her child.  She completed a complaint form and the matter will be reviewed by the city’s prosecuting attorney.
7/7/12 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Surface Parking Lot

Robbery

 

At 7:50 a.m., the victim had just left the mall after purchasing a pair of new Air Jordan tennis shoes.  While walking to his car, a black 2dr vehicle occupied by four subjects drove by.  The front seat passenger exited the vehicle and walked up to the victim while talking about the new Jordan shoe release. Suddenly and without provocation, the suspect struck the victim in the side of his head causing him to lose his grip on his bag containing the tennis shoes. The suspect grabbed the bag and ran back to the black vehicle and got in the front passenger seat making good his escape. The victim declined any medical treatment at the scene.
7/8/12 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s

Shoplifting

 

A 21 year old aspiring rap artist claimed he tried to steal jeans from Macy’s because he had a performance that night.  The artist was booked for stealing and held pending application of a municipal warrant.  He was also held as a fugitive from several other agencies as well.
7/8/12 1420 Hawthorne Disorderly Conduct

 

A 28 year old female was taken into custody after creating a disturbance and refusing to leave the residence.  She was booked and held for municipal warrant application.
7/9/12 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s

Shoplifting

 

An 18 year old male was taken into custody for shoplifting.  He was booked and released on a municipal court summons.
7/9/12 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s

Fraud

 

Victim opened a charge card to pay for $60 worth of store merchandise.  A month later he received a Macy’s bill for $287.99 for items he had not purchased.
7/9/12 2 The Boulevard

Maggiano’s

Stealing

 

Victim had her wallet stolen from her purse while at Maggiano’s.   Credit cards were used at Target and Whole Foods.
7/16/12 6600 Clayton Road

Schnucks

Passing Counterfeit Bills

 

Two counterfeit twenty dollar bills were passed at one of the checkout lanes.  There are no suspects and the Secret Service was notified.
7/17/12 Scarsdale Lane Stealing

 

The resident reported jewelry, valued at $21,000 missing from the residence.  There was a two week delay in filing the report.
7/17/12 6600 Clayton Road

Schnucks

Fraud

 

Stolen checks are reportedly being cashed at the Richmond Center Schnucks by the same individual cashing them at other Schnucks stores throughout the St. Louis Metro region.
7/17/12 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Surface Lot

Recovered Stolen Auto

 

A vehicle reportedly stolen in Memphis, Tennessee was recovered on the lot of the Galleria.  Two subjects were taken into custody who admitted getting the car from a friend.  Both were booked and released pending application of a state warrant.
7/18/12 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s

Shoplifting

 

An 18 year old female was taken into custody for shoplifting.  She was booked and released pending application of a state warrant.
7/18/12 1451 St. Louis Galleria

Janie & Jack’s

Shoplifting

 

The store manager reported that merchandise valued at $109 was stolen by two unknown females who had already left the area.
7/19/12 1400 blk Woodland Stealing

 

Victim returned from a business trip at 1:00 a.m. and left her suitcase in her car before retiring for the night.  The next morning she discovered her vehicle broken into and personal property stolen.  Fingerprints were recovered from the vehicle and submitted to the St. Louis County lab for analysis.
7/20/12 7900 blk Bennett Avenue Stealing

 

Jewelry, valued in excess of $25,000 is reportedly missing from the residence.  There are no signs of forced entry and the resident’s cannot account for any unusual activity.
7/20/12 1105 St. Louis Galleria

Dillard’s

Shoplifting

 

A 24 year old employee was taken into custody for stealing merchandise from the store.  He was booked and released on a municipal court summons.
7/20/12 1114 Brentwood Blvd.

EJ’s Shoe Outlet

Shoplifting

 

Sandals valued at $110 were reportedly stolen by a customer.  A possible suspect has been developed and an investigation is continuing.
7/20/12 1074 St. Louis Galleria

Coach

Shoplifting

 

A 35 year old female, known to store personnel, was captured on CCTV stealing jewelry from the store.  The matter is being investigated.
7/20/12 2055 St. Louis Galleria

Love Culture

Shoplifting

 

A 28 year old female was taken into custody for shoplifting.  She was booked and released on a municipal court summons.
7/21/12 6706 Clayton Road

Esquire Theatre

Stealing / Property Damage

 

Victim reported her vehicle was broken into on the lot of the theatre.  A digital camera and debit card were stolen from her center console.
7/21/12 8040 Clayton Road

Homewood Suites

Stealing / Property Damage

 

Victim’s vehicle was broken into and cash, a GPS navigation system, and two DVD players stolen.
7/21/12 8040 Clayton Road

Homewood Suites

Stealing / Property Damage

 

The victim’s vehicle was broken into while parked in the attached garage overnight.  The driver’s door lock was damaged and a GPS and wristwatch were stolen from the vehicle’s center console.
7/21/12 Lake Forest Dr. Stealing

 

Resident reported his luggage did not arrive in St. Louis from Chicago during a recent trip and contacted the airlines.  The following day he received an email from the airline saying his luggage had been delivered however he still could not locate it.  Four days later he discovered his luggage inside a plastic trash dumpster alongside his house without any of its contents.
7/21/12 8040 Clayton Road

Homewood Suites

Property Damage

 

Vehicle door lock was damaged while parked in the attached garage overnight.
7/21/12 7920 Clayton Road

Sunrise Assisted Living

Stealing

 

Two rings were reported stolen from the victim’s jewelry box in her room sometime within the past month.
7/21/12 25 The Boulevard

PF Chang’s

Stealing

 

The victim reportedly left his wallet on the bar after paying his tab and leaving the restaurant.  When realizing his error he returned to the restaurant and discovered someone had stolen his wallet with cash and credit cards.
7/21/12 2073 St. Louis Galleria

Claire’s Boutique

Shoplifting

 

Two 14 year old juveniles were taken into custody for shoplifting.  They were later released to their respective parents and the matter forwarded to the St. Louis County Family Court.
7/21/12 6600 Clayton Road

Schnucks

Shoplifting

 

A 53 year old female was taken into custody after attempting to steal liquor from the store.  She was booked and released on a municipal court summons.
7/22/12 6420 Clayton Road

St. Mary’s Hospital

Stealing

 

The victim, while a patient at the hospital, reported someone had stolen her purse containing cash, credit cards, and checkbook.
7/22/12 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s

Shoplifting

 

A 24 year old male was taken into custody for shoplifting.  He was booked and held pending application of a municipal warrant.
7/24/12 8011 Galleria Parkway

Residence Inn

Stealing

 

Cash was taken from a guest’s room.
7/24/12 1155 St. Louis Galleria Stealing

 

Victim’s vehicle was broken into while parked in the attached garage.  Taken was luggage which contained two laptop computers.
7/24/2012 1155 St Louis Galleria Assault

 

A male suspect was arrested after he assaulted his girlfriend over the use of her cell phone. Warrants for Assaulting a Person were issued through the Municipal Court.
7/25/2012 1200 Block of Bellevue Burglary

 

Victims returned to their residence and discovered a jewelry box containing numerous jewelry items missing from the master bedroom.  They later discovered the living room window partially opened.  Numerous items of value were still in the residence, untouched.
7/25/2012 6706 Clayton

Esquire Theater

Stolen Auto

 

A 2000 Dodge Intrepid was stolen from the rear lot of the theater while the victim was attending a movie.  Vehicle was recovered unoccupied in St. Louis City on 7/26/2012.
7/25/2012 6706 Clayton

Esquire Theater

Destruction of Private Property

 

Suspect(s) had damaged the driver’s door handle attempting to gain entry to the vehicle. (same time period as report #12-1605)
7/26/2012 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s

Stealing

 

Two adult suspects were arrested for shoplifting. The female suspect was arrested without incident; the male suspect was arrested following a short foot pursuit.  Warrants for Stealing were issued through the Municipal Court.
7/26/2012 1200 Block of Moorlands Drive Possession of Marijuana/ Paraphernalia

 

Juvenile taken into custody after his mother reported that she had discovered marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside his backpack.  The incident was referred to St. Louis County Family Court.
7/27/2012 1700 Block of Yale Ave Burglary

 

Victim stated he returned home to discover several open windows and water on the kitchen floor.  A hose was discovered below the open kitchen window.  A stereo, jewelry stand, backpack, and beer were discovered missing.
7/27/2012 #18 The Boulevard

Laurie Solet, Inc.

Stealing

 

Delayed shoplifting report that occurred on 7/24/2012.  Female suspect was observed on camera taking two items without paying.  The suspect was later identified by the store manager.
7/27/2012 6600 Clayton Rd

Schnucks

Stealing

 

Suspect arrested after observed stealing several food items.  Warrant for Stealing was issued through the Municipal Court.
7/27/2012 7300 Block of Laveta Ave Destruction of Property

 

Victim reported that someone had shot the windows and door of her residence with a BB gun.  Witness observed three male suspects in a light colored vehicle at the time.  He observed a suspect in the back seat holding a black handgun.  On 6/27/2012 the same victim reported damage done to their vehicle with a BB gun.
7/27/2012 7300 Block of Laveta Ave Destruction of Property

 

Victim reported the rear window of her vehicle had been damaged by BB gun pellets.  Similar circumstances and time frame to above incident.
7/28/2012 1300 Block of Claytonia Ave Destruction of Property

 

Victim reported both windows on the driver’s side of her vehicle had been damaged while parked on the street overnight.  Vehicle was parked on Lovella Ave at Claytonia Ave.
7/28/2012 1200 Block of Moorlands Drive Destruction of Property

 

Victim reported the window on the driver’s side of her vehicle had been damaged while parked on the street overnight.
7/29/2012 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s

Stealing

 

Two adult suspects were arrested at Macy’s for shoplifting. The female suspect attempted to provide the officer with false information as to her identity.  Municipal warrants were issued on both suspects for Stealing and an additional warrant was issued for Providing False Information.
7/30/2012 7200 Block of Delta Ave Domestic Assault

 

Two brothers (one adult and one juvenile) assaulted each other during an argument. No injuries reported. The matter is being referred to the St. Louis County Family Court and the Richmond Heights Prosecutor for consideration.
7/30/2012 1200 S. Brentwood Blvd Fraud

 

Victim responded to the police station to report that she had unwittingly purchased a stolen I-Phone.  The victim purchased the phone after responding to a Craigslist ad posted online.  When she attempted to activate the phone with her service provider she was informed that the phone had been reported stolen.
7/30/2012 7930 Clayton Road

Momentum Advertising

Stealing

 

Victim stated her wallet was stolen from her office.  She later discovered her wallet in another location missing $40.
7/31/2012 6510 Clayton Rd

Pulaski Bank

Bank Robbery

 

Male suspect entered Pulaski Bank and displayed a note demanding money to the teller.  Suspect exited the bank after obtaining over $3000.00 and fled the scene in a blue Ford F150.  With the assistance of Clayton PD the suspect was arrested at Concordia and San Bonita while attempting to change the license plates of his vehicle.  The cash and hold-up note were recovered. Warrants were issued by the Prosecutor’s Office with a $100,000.00 bond.
7/31/2012 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s

Stealing

 

One adult arrested for shoplifting at Macy’s after attempting to leave the store with concealed merchandise.  Incident will be referred to Municipal Court.
7/31/2012 #2 The Boulevard

Maggiano’s Little Italy

Destruction of Property

 

Five juveniles were taken into custody and later released to their parents after officers observed them removing light bulbs from a string of lights on the patio of Maggiano’s.

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