A University City man faces criminal charges after being caught stealing liquor from the St. Peters Walmart.
Allen C. Douthit, 32, of the 7000 block of Julian Avenue in U City, was charged Jan. 10 with misdemeanor stealing and possession of drug-related items.
St. Peters Police said Douthit stole two bottles of liquor from in St. Peters. The liquor was valued at $53.11. Police said Douthit also had syringes, a spoon, a razor blade and half a soda can, all used to inject heroin.
Douthit pleaded not guilty at a Jan. 16 hearing.
Bail was set at $1,000, cash only.