Saturday, May 19, 2012
A roundup of odd, unusual and head-scratching crime reports in and around the area.
2 Infinitis and Beyond - to Affton A gold 2002 Infiniti side-swiped a white 2002 Infiniti and left the scene of the accident without exchanging information. This accident took place on the southbound Shrewsbury Avenue overpass of Interstate 44. Police located the suspect vehicle in a driveway in Affton, and an Affton man was issued a citation for leaving the scene of an accident. 4 Drunks at a Furniture Store Police arrested four intoxicated suspects May 9 who tried to pry the lock off the loading dock door at Rothman Furniture, 7737 Watson Rd., Sappington. No property was reported stolen. Things Go Bump in the Night in Manchester A man was sleeping was sleeping at his home in Manchester May 4 when he heard a loud noise and went to …
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
A roundup of odd and unusual crimes in and around the St. Louis area.
Disappearing Act A woman who lives in an apartment on High Ridge Boulevard handed her boyfriend her engagement ring Jan. 11 when he told her he wanted to show her a magic trick. Instead, he ran out the front door and disappeared. The ring is valued at $5,000. Remember to Turn Off Those Cell Phones Arnold police charged a Barnhart man, 19, with disturbing the peace at the Arnold 14 Cine, 1912 Richardson Road. Police booked the man and later released him on a court summons. Late Night Snack A U-Gas gas station employee, at 3611 West Outer Road, reviewed security video and saw two men steal two bottles of Jack Daniels whiskey and one sandwich. Were All the Thrones Occupied? Police arrested a woman from Affton for property damage after she sat…
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
A roundup of odd and unusual crimes in and around the St. Louis area.
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- Dan Barger
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Bare Butt Prankster Makes Threat An 18-year-old student in St. Charles reportedly removed his pants and underwear and placed his naked behind on the head of another student on Nov. 8, according to the police log. "Once school staff was involved, the suspect threatened to physically harm the victim," the police log said. This is Never a Good Idea A woman was arrested Nov. 19 after giving a police officer the middle finger while on St. Charles Main Street. The woman refused to leave the area, was arrested, then kicked the officer, according to the police information. This is Never a Good Idea, Part 2 A man urinated on the passenger side of a police car Nov. 19 while in the breezeway of North Main Street. Discarded Merchandise A breast pump …
Friday, December 30, 2011
A look back at some of the the most confounding and oddest items on the police beat in 2011.
Altoids Are Probably a Better Idea A woman was arrested Sept. 1 for stealing under $500 at the Shop 'n Save store in the first block of Gravois Bluffs Plaza, Fenton. Police said the suspect hid two bottles of vanilla extract in her purse and paid for the rest of her groceries, but failed to pay for the vanilla. Police said that when the woman was asked why she stole the vanilla, she responded, "I’m an alcoholic and drink the vanilla extract so my husband won’t find out I’m drinking again." Priorities A man was issued a summons Sept. 16 for urinating in the parking lot of the Steak 'n Shake in the 600 block of Gravois Bluffs Boulevard in Fenton. Police said the intoxicated man was asked why he was doing so and responded, “My friends are …
Friday, December 16, 2011
A roundup of odd and unusual crimes in and around the St. Louis area.
Shrink-Wrapped Mazda, Left Running, is Stolen A 2011 Mazda CX-7 was stolen Dec. 1 from the lot of Bommarito Mazda. Police said keys were left in the vehicle, which was left running in order to do work on the vehicle related to its battery. When the worker returned to the vehicle, it was gone. The car, valued at $21,990 was still in the shrink wrap that Mazdas ship in from the assembly line. Small Burglar Suspected An apparently undersized burglar squeezed into a home on Laurel Court in Florissant Nov. 30 through a doggie door and stole a Playstation game system, a laptop computer and jewelry. The Things We Steal From The Back Seat to the Toilet Seat A man ran from a cab driver after being unable to pay a $60 cab fare. Fenton police found …
Saturday, November 26, 2011
A roundup of odd and unusual crimes in and around the St. Louis area.
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- Dan Barger
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
Grinchy Thief Cleans Out Shed A fully decorated Christmas tree was among a variety of items stolen from a storage shed Nov. 17 on Tesson Hills Drive in Fenton. Also missing were a pool table, a sectional sofa, three air purifiers, a green bicycle and a set of red pots-and-pans and a table and chairs set. Making It Easy A woman told police she parked her car in front of a Walgreens store Nov. 13 in University City and then entered the store. When she returned, the vehicle was missing. She told police she may have left the keys in the vehicle's ignition when she went in the store. Making It Easy Part II During an investigation of a damaged street sign on Laclede Station Road in Shrewsbury, police found a clue at the accident scene that the …
Monday, November 21, 2011
A roundup of odd and unusual crimes in and around the St. Louis area.
The Washer and Dryer Escaped Notice Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 10300 block of Old Olive Street Road. The victim reported that his refrigerator and stove were missing. That's Why Banks Put Chains on Them The door handle of a vehicle was damaged Nov. 2 when someone broke into it and then ransacked it at Shop 'n Save, 45 Gravois Bluffs Plaza in Fenton. The only item missing was an ink pen. This Beef Was With the Police A woman failed to check out Nov. 4 from a room at Motel 6, 1860 Bowles Ave. Police were called and discovered her lying in the bed passed out from alcohol. The suspect was very uncooperative with the hotel staff and police. When asked her name by police, she responded "roast beef." She was arrested. …
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
A roundup of odd and unusual crimes in and around the St. Louis area.
Lighting up anything indoors is bound to attract attention At 11:45 p.m., police were summoned by employees of a business in the 100 block of East Jefferson Avenue Oct. 27 about a customer attempting to smoke marijuana inside the business. Officers arrived and located an adult male patron outside of the establishment in possession of marijuana and related drug paraphernalia. He was arrested. Early morning dispute erupts between drunken roommates At 7 a.m., Shrewsbury police were called to the 7500 block of Suffolk Avenue regarding an argument between two intoxicated college roommates over a credit card bill. The argument became physical, so both men were arrested for third-degree assault and issued citations to appear in municipal court. …
Monday, October 24, 2011
A round-up of odd, unusual and head-scratching crime reports in and around the area.
The Things We Steal Beer was reported stolen Oct. 15 from a business in Mehlville. Three sets of hair clippers were reported stolen Oct. 4 from a Maplewood Commons business. Now He's Really on the Hot Seat A man concealed 12 tubes of Preparation H in the waistband of his pants Oct. 8 at Shop ‘N Save, 45 Gravois Bluffs Plaza, and exited the store making no attempt to pay. When asked why he stole so many he stated, “I have really bad hemorrhoids.” He was arrested. Yes, the Kitchen Sink A door and a kitchen sink were reported stolen Oct. 11 in the 12100 block of Tesson Ferry Road in Concord. Adding Insult to Injury A window was broken in the 2800 block of Oakland Avenue in Maplewood on Oct. 3. The victim's car was also egged. The Thief Still …
Sunday, October 16, 2011
A roundup of odd and unusual crimes in and around the St. Louis area.
Collaring the Cleaning Lady On Sept. 26, at 6:37 p.m., officers in Kirkwood responded to the area of Kirkshire and Regent Terrace for a report of solicitors. Officers located a woman from California who was selling cleaning products. She was arrested for soliciting without a license. Wondering if the Taser Was Mightier than the Sword A man called police reporting his roommate had threatened him with a Taser and a sword before taking money and illegal drugs from his home on Cleveland Drive. The suspect fled and is currently being sought by detectives. Hospital Traffic Paraphernalia Discovered Kirkwood police responded to a report that numerous traffic cones and street signs were discovered in the vicinity of the 300 block of Reith Terrace. …
Norman Krumrey
3:42 pm on Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Like many other residents I am saddened by Mr Seemayer actions but I think a crime has been committed and just punishment should be meted out. I cannot believe that our two officals wrote a letter saying basically " no harm was done "..How very navie. Brentwood is the laughing stock of those who realize what has happened. I consider many of the alderman & the mayor as friends and I am … more ›