U City Police Blotter: Break-Ins, Copper Theft

Each week, University City Patch features a look at reports from the University City Police Department.

Here is a look at the blotter from the week of Dec. 24-30.

The department arrested 44 adults and one juvenile. There were two robberies and six burglaries.

The reporting party stated a male subject was attempting to enter the residence. Police were summoned and captured the man attempting to flee.

A male suspect was arrested for Attempted Burglary. He is also suspect in other vacant property thefts.

Burglary of foreclosed property by person(s) unknown, with copper piping, A/C unit copper piping, and furnace coil stolen.*

Suspect same as above

Suspect entered the store and pointed a black handgun at the cashier and demanded the money. Suspect fled the store on foot north on Ferguson.

A male suspect was arrested for Robbery with warrants issued.

The reporting party stated person(s) unknown had forced entry into residence by kicking in the front door. Victim was alerted to alarm activation but cancelled it, later to find home was entered.

Person(s) unknown forced entry into residence and was discovered by a neighbor.*

The reporting party stated person(s) unknown had unlawfully entered her residence and took several items.*

The reporting party stated he allowed an acquaintance into his residence, along with a female subject. He was assaulted by the male who took cash and the victim's vehicle.

A male suspect was later arrested and warrants issued.

The reporting party stated person(s) unknown forced entry into the residence and took items and the victim's car.

One suspect was arrested and vehicle recovered, as well as other items. Two suspects are being sought. Warrants issued on suspect.

*Indicates no security system.