Crime & Safety
U City Police Blotter: Auto Thefts, Burglaries
University City Police reports from the week of April 1-7.
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 April 1-7, 2013.
The department arrested 50 adults and three juveniles. There was one burglary, two attempted burglaries and two car thefts.
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The reporting party stated person(s) unknown stole vehicle that had been parked in the driveway. The vehicle was recovered in St. Louis City the same day.
13-9691 62xx North Drive April 7Officer observed a running vehicle in an alley. The vehicle's door was pried and the ignition was punched. The owner stated nothing was missing.
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The reporting party stated person(s) unknown stole his locked, parked vehicle.
13-9556 12xx Waldron Ave. April 6Officers responded to an alarm sounding at a residence. Upon arrival, officers discovered the front door was insecure and a portion of the deadbolt lock had been disassembled but no entry had been gained.
Officers responded to an alarm sounding. Upon arrival, there was a broken window pane, pry marks to a door and damage to the frame. The homeowner reported that entry had not been gained.
*Exact address information redacted by the University City Police.
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