Officers Stake Out, Catch Maplewood AC Thief, Police Say
The man had stolen an air conditioner at the same home, owned by the Metropolitan Sewer District, Jan. 30, Maplewood Police said.
Maplewood Police keeping watch on a home due to recent thefts spotted a man backing a truck into a driveway Monday in the 7700 block of Weaver Avenue, a home owned by the Metropolitan Sewer District. The man spotted police as they moved in and drove away at high speeds, weaving in and out of traffic, running red lights and traffic signs and going up on a curb. The man was arrested several days later, police said. Carlos Lusk, 35, of the 1500 block of Bradford Avenue in Pagedale, was charged Thursday with felony stealing, attempted felony stealing and resisting arrest. Maplewood Police said Lusk stole an air conditioner from the home in the 7700 block of Weaver on Jan. 30. Police said the lines on an air conditioner were cut Monday and Lusk…
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Patti Johnson
8:44 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
When is MSD going to do something with those homes? They are an eyesore and bringing crime into our neighborhood! more ›