U City Police Blotter: Robberies, Purse Snatching

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. 3-9.

The department arrested 65 adults and four juveniles. There was one robbery, two burglaries and one motor vehicle theft.

Victim stated person(s) unknown stole his vehicle, a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, from Municipal Lot #4.

The victim was approached by male teenagers, who grabbed her purse and both suspect's fled the scene. Police pursuit ensued and one of the suspects was taken into custody. Second suspect taken into custody by investigators.

Two juvenile suspects arrested for robbery with property recovered.

The victim reported that person(s) unknown entered the attached garage of her residence and looked through an unlocked vehicle. No signs of forced entry to the garage. Several parked cars in area rifled through.

Officers responded to an alarm sounding at Seafood City. North facing front window found shattered. Entry was gained but alarm sounded and police arrived within minutes of being notified.