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Unattended Vehicle Thefts

Each year at this time the Richmond Heights PD responds to calls for stolen cars that have been left running and unattended to warm up. Please do not leave your vehicle unattended while running or with the keys in it. As always, don’t leave valuable personal property inside your vehicle. Report suspicious behavior in your neighborhoods to police immediately.

September 2015 Accident Statistics

The Richmond Heights Police Department responded to 68 traffic accidents in the month of September, 2015.  For the year, we have responded to 581 accidents.  This is 37 more than the same time period in 2014.

High Accident Locations

Accidents by Day of Week / Time of Day

Accidents by Severity

2012-2015 Accident Comparison

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October 2015 Crime Summaries

last updated 11/6/2015

DATE LOCATION NATURE DESCRIPTION
10/01/15 1155 St. Louis Galleria

Galleria lot

Property Damage Victim reported that person(s) unknown broke into his vehicle and damaged the ignition in an apparent attempt to steal the vehicle.

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Recent Vehicle Tampering

Update (10/7/2015):

During the evening of 10/6/2015, several more unlocked vehicles were ransacked in the area of Arch Terrace, Surrey Hills and the Sheridan Hills neighborhood (red shaded area).  Please remove valuables and secure your vehicles.  As always, report any suspicious activity immediately.


Overnight (Sept 29-30), numerous unlocked cars were unlawfully entered and rifled through. These cars were parked in the neighborhood bordered by Hwy I-64, Wise Ave, Big Bend and Boland (green shaded area).  Please report any suspicious activity by calling 911.

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August 2015 Accident Statistics

The Richmond Heights Police Department responded to 70 traffic accidents in the month of August, 2015.  For the year, we have responded to 513 accidents.  This is 29 more than the same time period in 2014.

High Accident Locations

Accidents by Day of Week / Time of Day

Accidents by Severity

2012-2015 Accident Comparison

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Daytime Burglaries

Since 9/1/15, there have been several daytime burglaries discovered within the area shown in the map below. Please remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately by calling 911 or 314-645-3000

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September 2015 Crime Summaries

last updated 10/9/2015

DATE LOCATION NATURE DESCRIPTION
09/01/15 1155 St. Louis Galleria Disorderly Conduct Security approached an adult male for suspicion of stealing. The suspect ran from security through the mall, bumping into customers and causing a general disturbance. He ran into a neighborhood in Clayton where he was spotted by officers and later arrested. The suspect was held on a muni warrant application.

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Recent Car Tampering

Between 08/23/15 at about 10pm and 08/24/15 at 7am, five vehicles were entered unlawfully. This occurred in the Little Flower and Hampton Park neighborhoods (see map below). In each incident, either loose change or nothing was taken. Also, a vehicle was stolen from the Hampton Park neighborhood during this time. Residents are cautioned to be more vigilant with the security of their vehicles. This includes not leaving valuable personal property in them, not leaving keys to the vehicle accessible and locking vehicle doors. As always report suspicious activity to police immediately.

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