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Saturday, April 27, 2013

U City Police Blotter: Electronics, Air Conditioner Stolen

University City Police reports from the week of April 8-14.

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 8-14, 2013. The department arrested 55 adults and seven juveniles. There were two burglaries and one car theft.  The reporting party stated person(s) unknown stole parked vehicle. The vehicle was later recovered by St. John Police Department with the driver's side door keyhole punched and the ignition on the floor. The reporting party stated person(s) unknown attempted to gain entry into the residence. The suspect(s) stole the exterior A/C unit. The reporting party stated person(s) unknown forced open a door to the residence and stole electronics. A suspect has been identified and the …

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University City Police Department

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

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.  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. Officer observed a running vehicle in an alley. The vehicle's door was pried and the ignition was punched. The owner stated nothing was missing. The reporting party stated person(s) unknown stole his locked, parked vehicle. Officers responded to an alarm sounding at a residence. Upon arrival, …

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University City Police Department

Saturday, March 9, 2013

U City Police Blotter: Robbery, Attempted Auto Theft

University City Police incidents from the week of Feb. 18-24.

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 Feb. 18-24, 2013. The department arrested 40 adults and two juveniles. There was one robbery, one burglary and one attempted automobile theft.  The reporting party stated a black male robbed with a gun, believed fake, and stole an iPhone. The reporting party stated that the suspect got into a vehicle with the driver. The suspect is described as a black male, around 20 YOA, The vehicle is described as a tan or gold compact vehicle. The reporting party stated person(s) unknown shattered the rear passenger vent window of her secured vehicle and attempted to steal it, as evidenced by damage to …

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University City Police Department

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

U City Police Blotter: Copper Pipe, Car Thefts

University City Police incidents from the week of Dec. 17-23.

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. 17-23. The department arrested 48 adults and three juveniles. There was one charge of stealing, four burglaries and two motor vehicle thefts. The reporting party stated person(s) unknown forced entry into a vacant property and stole copper piping* Suspect arrested while attempting similar offense on Chamberlain. Officers found a broken basement window and observed copper piping had been removed from the basement of the vacant property.* Officers observed an open door. Vacant residence was unlocked, with no forced entry. Copper stolen from basement.* The reporting party stated person(s) …

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University City Police Department and Men Stole Copper Pipe from Vacant Apartment, Police Say

Saturday, November 3, 2012

U City Police Blotter: Electronics, Grand Prix Stolen

University City Police incidents from the week of Oct. 15-21.

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 Oct. 15-21. The department arrested 69 adults and two juveniles. There were four burglaries, one robbery and one motor vehicle theft.   The victim said she and her husband found their back kitchen door kicked in by person(s) unknown. Several small items were taken.* * Indicates homes without security systems.

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University City Police Department

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Police Investigating Robbery, Auto Theft in the Loop

A Washington University student reported the crime.

The Washington University Police Department is reporting a robbery and auto theft that occurred late last night in the Delmar Loop. According to the Washington University Police, the robbery occurred around 12:15 a.m. in the 600 block of Leland (near Leland and Delmar). The Wash U crime alert reports the following: Police in University City are investigating a robbery and auto theft that occurred about 12:15am on Thursday. The victim reported that he was approached by two subjects as he exited his car in the 600 block of Leland. The subjects requested assistance in starting a vehicle. One suspect then displayed a handgun and the other displayed a knife. They took the victim’s car keys and then left with his vehicle. The victim was not …

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Washington University - University College and University City Police Department

Saturday, October 20, 2012

U City Police Blotter: Electronics, Acura Stolen

University City Police incidents from the week of Oct. 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 Oct. 1-7. The department arrested 62 adults and one juvenile. There were four burglaries and one motor vehicle theft.  Someone pried the front door of the residence and stole several items.* Person(s) unknown gained entry into the victim's residence by raising a screen on an unsecured window. The suspect(s) stole several items.* Person(s) unknown gained entries into the victim’s residence by forcing open a door. The alarm was activated and police responded finding door open. The victim stated persons unknown stole his vehicle. The vehicle is described as a black 2006 Acura MDX. Person(s) …

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University City Police Department

Sunday, September 23, 2012

U City Police Blotter: Auto Thefts, Robberies

University City Police incidents from the week of Aug. 27 to Sept. 2.

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 Aug. 27 to Sept. 2. The department arrested 65 adults and one juvenile. There was one robbery, one burglary, and two auto thefts. The victim stated a 5’11”-6’0” dark complexed black male, wearing a dark hoodie and shoes (unknown color) with red shoe laces, pushed her and stole her purse. Person(s) unknown stole the victim's scooter, which was parked in the alley. Person(s) unknown stole the victim's vehicle. The vehicle is described as a 1985 blue/white Chevrolet Blazer.

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University City Police Department

Sunday, September 16, 2012

U City Police Blotter: Assault, Auto Theft, Burglaries

University City Police incidents from the week of Aug. 20-26.

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 Aug. 20-26. The department arrested 63 adults and two juveniles. There was one robbery, two assaults, one auto theft and one attempted auto theft.  Victim injured during an altercation with a group of subjects. Two suspects were arrested for assault and one suspect being sought. Person(s) unknown gained entry into the victim's unsecured vehicle by damaging a door lock. The suspect(s) damaged the ignition switch. The victim stated a subject approached him and demanded his belongings. The suspect fled and was pursued into St. Louis by our officers. Learned that he was involved in similar …

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University City Police Department

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

U City Police Blotter: Robberies, Auto Theft

Incidents from the week of July 30 to Aug. 5.

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 July 30 to Aug. 5. The department arrested 51 adults and six juveniles.  There were two auto thefts and three burglaries. An employee of Ashley Stewart exited the store with a deposit bag when a black male in his late 30s, approached and demanded belongings. The victim threw the deposit bag at the suspect, who took the bag and fled from the area. Person(s) unknown gained entry into the victim's residence by tampering with a window. The suspect(s) stole a jewelry box. Suspect apprehended in burglary believed to be suspect. The victim stated he observed a black male steal his vehicle, which …

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University City Police Department and Ashley Stewart

gerry clarke

11:56 pm on Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Disturbing reports, citizens and police need to be more observant. Police need to catch these guys.   more ›

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