Crime & Safety

Knifepoint Robbery, Child Molestation Are Among Top Police Stories in U City

The two stories were among the most read police stories on University City Patch in February 2013.

Want to know what's going on in your neighborhood? Here are the seven most-read police stories from University City Patch for February 2013:

1) Washington University Faculty Member Killed In Ladue Car Accident

Melanie Michailidis was a post-doctorate fellow at the school and one of three killed in a car two-car crash Friday night.

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2) Man Charged With Molesting 10-Year-Old in U City

A man faced criminal charges for molesting a 10-year-old child in University City, police said.

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3) U City Police Arrest Burglary Suspect After Chase

The suspect's vehicle eventually crashed near the intersection of Etzel and Hodiamont in St. Louis. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

4) Man Charged in Knifepoint Robbery Near the Loop

A second man was charged in a robbery in a parking lot off the Delmar Loop on Oct. 25.

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The man arranged for the victim to come to his home to buy a handgun, then robbed him of his money and cell phone, police said.

6) Second Man Charged in U City Burglary on Orchard Avenue

University City Police said at least two men stole two televisions and cash from the home.

7) Two Charged With Burglary as U City Police Seek Third Suspect

A man and a woman faced charges for a burglary as University City Police searched for a third suspect in the burglary.


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