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March 2011 Crime Summaries

DATE

LOCATION

NATURE

DESCRIPTION

3/1/11 Hwy I-64 @ McKnight

Public Highway

Possession of Marijuana

 

A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the 26 year old male driver when an active warrant was revealed. He was additionally charged when marijuana was found in his car.

3/1/11 1105 St. Louis Galleria

Dillard’s Department Store

Stealing

 

A 23 year old female was arrested for shoplifting and, due to her criminal history, was held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
3/2/11 1105 St. Louis Galleria

Dillard’s Department Store

Stealing

 

A 19 year old male was arrested for shoplifting and, due to his criminal history, held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
3/3/11 1062 St. Louis Galleria

Cheesecake Factory

Counterfeit Bills

 

A restaurant employee discovered that five $20 bills that were used by a customer to pay for his group’s dinner were counterfeit. Investigation continues.
3/3/11 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s Department Store

Stealing

 

A 21 year old female was arrested for shoplifting and held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
3/3/11 2146 St. Louis Galleria

Hot Topic Store

2158 St. Louis Galleria

Wet Seal Store

Fraud/Forgery

 

The victim reports that her recently stone credit card was used at each of the stores within the Galleria Shopping Mall. Investigation continues.
3/4/11 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s Department Store

Stealing

 

A 16 year old male was arrested for shoplifting and later released to his mother.
3/4/11 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s Department Store

Disorderly Conduct & Assault

 

The 25 year old boyfriend of a store employee is being sought after a verbal altercation ended with him spitting on her.
3/4/11 2055 St. Louis Galleria

Love Culture Store

Stealing

 

A 17 year old female and an 18 year old female were arrested for shoplifting. The 17 year old was arrested at the Galleria in November of 2010 and banned from the mall at that time. She was additionally charged with Trespassing. Both were held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
3/4/11 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s

Disturbance

 

Officers responded to the cosmetic counter at Macy’s for a disturbance.  On arrival they learned an employee’s former boyfriend came to the store, berated and spit on her, and then left.  The victim later signed a complaint.
3/5/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Mall Parking Lot

Leaving the Scene of an Accident

 

One vehicle struck another in the parking lot then left the area. Two witnesses provided a description of the driver and the car. Investigation continues.
3/5/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria Stealing

 

A 14 year old male had a bag of merchandise taken from him by an unknown suspect outside the Champs store.  Efforts to locate the suspect made by security were unsuccessful.
3/5/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria Trespassing

 

Three adult males were taken into custody for trespassing after failing to respond to security directives.  All were later booked and issued a summons for municipal court.
3/6/11 1200 Blk S. Hanley

Public Street

DWI, Resisting Arrest & Assaulting a Police Officer

 

The traffic stop of a 25 year old male resulted in his arrest for Driving While Intoxicated. Upon being arrested the male resisted and was subdued with the use of a taser. He was held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
3/6/11 1491 St. Louis Galleria

Urban Outfitters

Stealing

 

An 18 year old male was arrested for shoplifting and later released with a court summons.
3/6/11 2073 St. Louis Galleria

Love Culture Store

Stealing

 

A 16 year old female was arrested for shoplifting and later released to her mother.
3/6/11 2073 St. Louis Galleria

Claire’s Store

Stealing

 

A 17 year old female was arrested for shoplifting and later released with a court summons.
3/7/11 Highway I-64 @ I-170

Public Highway

Injured Animal

 

A motorist reported that an injured deer was on the side of the highway, having been struck by a car. Responding officers euthanized the animal.
3/8/11 2114 S. Big Bend

Health Care Family CU

Fraud

 

Victim’s bank card was compromised and used for purchase in Utah which he did not make.
3/8/11 6706 Clayton Road

Esquire Theater Lot

Stealing

 

Victim reported her license plates stolen from her car while parked on the lot.
3/8/11 7300 Blk Dale Avenue   Officers took a 48 year old male into custody for peace disturbance and assault on law enforcement officers after finding him in an intoxicated state and refusing their direction.  The suspect began throwing objects at the officers and was arrested.  He was later booked and held pending municipal warrant applications.
3/9/11 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s

Shoplifting

 

A 21 year old male was arrested for shoplifting and held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
3/9/11 6420 Clayton Road

St. Mary’s Hospital

Shoplifting

 

A 44 year old female was arrested for shoplifting from the hospital gift store.  She was booked and placed in a holdover cell pending warrant application.
3/9/11 1000 Blk Commodore Burglary 2nd

 

Victim reported that suspect(s) had gained entry to her apartment through an insecure side window.  Stolen were a computer, two televisions, digital camera, cell phone, and jewelry.
3/10/11 1119 Bellevue Property Damage

 

Victim reported his vehicle was broken into while parked behind his building and $30 in change and bills taken.
3/10/11 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s

Shoplifting

 

Two male adults were taken into custody for shoplifting.  They were later booked and held for municipal warrant application.
3/10/11 8001 Galleria Pkwy

Metrolink Lot

 

Property Damage

 

Victim reported his driver’s door window had been shattered while parked on the Metrolink lot.  Nothing was taken.
3/10/11 8001 Galleria Pkwy

Metrolink Lot

Property Damage

 

Victim’s driver side window shattered while parked on the Metrolink lot.  Nothing was taken.
3/10/11 1700 Blk Stockard

Private Residence

Theft of Utilities

 

Ameren UE reported that someone had reconnected the electric line to the property which had previously been cut due to non-payment.  The residence appeared to be vacant and an investigation is underway.
3/11/11 1200 Blk Buck Avenue Stealing

 

Victim reported a gold chain stolen and suspects the man who came to read her gas meter.
3/11/11 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s

Shoplifting

 

A 26 year old male was taken into custody for shoplifting.  He was booked and placed in a holdover cell pending warrant application.
3/11/11 8000 Dale Avenue Traffic – VMCSL

 

A 21 year old male was taken into custody after a traffic stop revealed him to be in possession of marijuana.  He was booked and released on a summons for the traffic charge while the drug charge was sent to the municipal prosecutor’s office.
3/12/11 1105 St. Louis Galleria

Dillard’s

Shoplifting

 

A 43 year old female was arrested for shoplifting.  She was booked and placed in a holdover pending a municipal warrant application.
3/12/11 7700 Blk Dale Avenue Attempt Burglary

 

Victim reported a side window ajar and believed someone tried to enter his residence but may have been scared off by his dogs.
3/12/11 Big Bend @ I-64 Left Scene of an Accident

 

Victim reported being rear ended by another driver who left the scene.
3/12/11 1105 St. Louis Galleria

Dillard’s

Stealing

 

A Dillard’s employee reported her cell phone had been stolen from her purse which she kept beneath her register.
3/12/11 2055 St. Louis Galleria

Love Culture

Shoplifting

 

A 16 year old female was arrested for shoplifting merchandise from Macy’s.  She was released at the scene to her mother and the matter turned over to the St. Louis County Family Court.
3/12/11 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s

Shoplifting

 

A 16 year old male was arrested for shoplifting merchandise from Macy’s.  He was released at the scene to his mother and the matter turned over to the St. Louis County Family Court.
3/12/11 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s

Shoplifting

 

Two female juveniles were taken into custody for shoplifting.  They were later released to their parents and the matter referred to the St. Louis County Family Court.
3/12/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria Disorderly Conduct

 

A 22 year old male was asked to leave the mall after being caught shoplifting by American Eagle employees who declined to prosecute.  When asked to leave the premises, the suspect began shouting and using foul language.  He was then arrested for disorderly conduct, booked and placed in a holdover cell pending warrant application.
3/13/11 2075 St. Louis Galleria

Dakota Watch Company

Stealing

 

Several Zippo lighters were stolen from the kiosk overnight.
3/13/11 2055 St. Louis Galleria

Love Culture

Shoplifting

 

A 14 year old female was taken into custody for shoplifting. She was later released to her mother and the matter forwarded to the St. Louis County Family Court.
3/13/11 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s

Shoplifting

 

One juvenile male and one adult male were taken into custody for shoplifting. The juvenile was later released to his mother while the adult was booked and released on a municipal court summons.
3/14/11 1030 S. Brentwood

Verizon Wireless

Burglary 2nd

 

Suspects pried open the rear door to the business to gain entry.  They tried prying open two interior vaults to obtain store merchandise but were unsuccessful.
3/14/11 1900 Blk Bellevue Stealing

 

Victim reported that someone had gained entry to his vehicle overnight and stole $3 in change from the center console.
3/14/11 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s

Stealing One juvenile female and one adult female were taken into custody for shoplifting. The juvenile was later released to her mother while the adult was booked and released on a municipal court summons.
3/15/11 6420 Clayton Road

St. Mary’s Hospital

Stealing

 

Victim reported her license plates stolen from her car while parked in the parking structure.
3/15/11 6734 Clayton Road

Applebee’s

Stealing

 

While dining at Applebee’s, victim said someone broke out the rear passenger side window and stole property that was lying on the back seat.
3/15/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Parking Structure

Tampering

 

Victim reported that her vehicle was broken into and her personal property stolen while parked in the parking structure.
3/16/11 1491 St. Louis Galleria

Urban Outfitters

Shoplifting

 

An 18 year old male was taken into custody for shoplifting.  He was booked and issued a municipal court summons.
3/17/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Shopping Mall

Stealing

 

Victim reported that an acquaintance used her bank card to unlawfully take $400 from her bank account.  A complaint has been signed and the suspect is currently being sought.
3/17/11 1105 St. Louis Galleria

Dillard’s

Shoplifting

 

A 32 year old female was taken into custody for shoplifting.  She was booked and placed into a holdover cell pending application of a municipal warrant.
3/17/11 Lake Forest Drive

Private Residence

Domestic Assault, Interfering with Police & Resisting Arrest

 

Officers responded to the residence for a domestic assault. A 27 year old male was arrested. The father of the 27 year old was also arrested when he interfered with the investigation. The father did resist arrest and was tased. Both were held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
3/17/11 1030 S. Brentwood

Verizon Wireless

Stealing

 

Two unidentified juveniles were believed to have stolen a Droid cell phone that was on display. The next day a 14 year old male and a 16 year old male came back to the store with the phone to charge up the battery. Police were called and the males arrested. They were later turned over to the St. Louis County Juvenile Detention Center.
3/18/11 6600 Clayton Rd

Schnucks’ Grocery

Stealing

 

A 40 year old male was arrested for shoplifting. He was issued a court summons and released to another agency seeking his arrest.
3/18/11 8001 Dale Ave

The Heights Community Center

Disorderly Conduct & Trespassing

 

A 19 year old male and a 20 year old male were advised twice to stop using profanity on the basketball court. When they continued they were asked to leave. When they refused to leave police were called and they were arrested. They were later issued court summonses and released.
3/18/11 6622 Clayton Rd

Sprint Store

Stealing

 

Three cell phones, with a total value of $1050, were stolen from a display cabinet. Investigation continues.
3/18/11 2126 St. Louis Galleria

Hollister Store

Stealing

 

The victim reports that she left her wallet near a store display while trying on clothes. When she recovered her wallet $80 was missing.
3/18/11 1430 Silverton

Life Changing Fellowship Church

Burglary

 

The church reports several electronics were stolen overnight.
3/19/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Shopping Mall

Assault

 

The males, all in their 20’s, were arrested after starting a fight with three other shoppers. They were held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
3/20/11 1700 Blk Boneta

Private Residence

Assault

 

The victim reports being assaulted by his boyfriend’s brother. The brother is currently being sought.
3/20/11 2476 St. Louis Galleria

Footlocker Store

Burglary

 

The business was burglarized shortly after closing. Entry was gained by cutting through the metal gate in the front of the store.
3/20/11 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s Department Store

Stealing

 

Two teen males stole over $1650 in merchandise and ran to a waiting car. Investigation continues.
3/22/11 1100 Blk Highland

Public Street

Property Damage

 

The victim reports that someone threw a piece of concrete through the front windshield of her car overnight.
3/22/11 1600 Blk Yale

Public Street

Stealing

 

The victim reports that a duffle bag with personal items was stolen from his vehicle. The vehicle had been left unlocked.
3/22/11 1114 Brentwood Blvd.

EJ’s Shoes

Stealing

 

Suspects stole four pair of UGG brand shoes. Investigation continues.
3/22/11 7341 Hoover

Public Street

Property Damage & Stealing

 

The victim reports that someone broke the window of her 2007 Toyota Corolla and stole a GPS unit from within.
3/22/11 8001 Dale Ave

The Heights Community Center

Stealing & Trespassing

 

A 15 year old male entered the community center without paying the entrance fee. When told to leave he refused. He was arrested and later released to his mother.
3/23/11 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s Department Store

Stealing

 

A 16 year old female and a 17 year old male were arrested for shoplifting. The 16 year old was turned over to the St. Louis County Juvenile Detention Center. The 17 year old was released with a court summons.
3/24/11 6420 Clayton Rd

Hospital Parking Garage

Property Damage & Stealing

 

St. Mary’s Hospital security officers saw several males breaking into a car in the parking garage. The suspects were able to elude officers and escape. Investigation revealed two cars having been broken into with items from within being stolen.
3/24/11 1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macy’s Department Store

Stealing

 

A 16 year old male and his 12 year old sister were arrested for shoplifting. They were later released to their mother.
3/24/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Shopping Mall

Stealing

 

A 38 year old male was arrested after he stole money from one of the fountains in the mall. Due to his prior criminal record he was held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
3/24/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Shopping Mall

Stealing & Trespassing

 

Two 16 year old males entered the mall, after closing, and stole money from one of the fountains. Upon being detected they ran from security but were later caught by police. When their parents could not be located they were turned over to the St. Louis County Juvenile Detention Center.
3/25/11 8001 Dale Ave

The Heights Community Center

Stealing & Trespassing

 

A 15 year old male was caught sneaking into the center without paying. When told to leave he refused. Police were called and he was arrested. He was later released to his grandmother.
3/26/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Mall Parking Lot

Property Damage & Stealing

 

The victim reports that while shopping someone broke out the window of her car and stole a duffle bag and a wallet.
3/26/11 2055 St. Louis Galleria

Love Culture Store

Stealing

 

A shopper reports that she accidently left a shopping bag of clothing in the store. When she returned it was gone.
3/26/11 7600 Blk Lindbergh

Public Street

Narcotics Violation

 

A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of three males (ages 43, 50 and 51) when they were found to be in possession of narcotics. Each was later released to another agency seeking their arrest.
3/26/11 6706 Clayton Rd

Esquire Theater Parking Lot

Stealing

 

The victim reports that electronic items were stolen from her car while she was in the theater. There were no signs of forced entry and the car may have been left unlocked.
3/26/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Mall Parking Garage

Stolen Auto

 

The victim’s 1986 Buick Regal was stolen from the parking garage. It was recovered two days later in an alley in the Penrose Park neighborhood of St. Louis. The car had been completely stripped.
3/27/11 1430 Silverton

Life Changing Christian Fellowship Church

Pease Disturbance

 

A nearby resident signed a complaint against the church stating the loud speakers within the church are too loud during the Sunday service. This case will be forwarded to the municipal prosecutor for review.
3/27/11 1491 St. Louis Galleria

Urban Outfitters

Stealing

 

A 17 year old female was arrested for shoplifting and later released with a court summons.
3/29/11 2000 Blk Princeton

Public Sidewalk

Dog Bite

 

With the permission of the owner, an eight year old girl was petting a dog when it bit her on the upper thigh. No medical attention was needed.
3/30/11 8040 Clayton Rd

Homewood Suites

Property Damage & Stealing

 

The victim reports that someone broke into her 2006 Buick Lucerne and stole several electronics items.
3/30/11 1105 St. Louis Galleria

Dillard’s Department Store

Stealing

 

A 19 year old male was arrested for shoplifting. Due to his criminal history he was held pending a case review by the municipal prosecutor.
3/30/11 2055 St. Louis Galleria

Love Culture Store

Stealing

 

A 23 year old male was arrested for shoplifting. It was then found that he had an active warrant through the Richmond Heights court for a prior traffic violation. He was held on a $500 bond.
3/31/11 8001 Dale Ave

The Heights Community Center

Assault

 

A 16 year old male and a 14 year old male were arrested for fighting on the basketball court in the community center. Each was later released to a relative.
3/31/11 1200 Blk Bellevue

Apartment storage lockers

Burglary

 

The owner of an apartment building discovered that two tenant storage lockers, in the basement of the building, had been burglarized.
3/31/11 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Parking Lot

Property Damage & Stealing

 

The victim reports that while she was inside the mall someone broke out a window of her 2007 Volvo and stole a duffle bag from inside.

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