Sunday, May 19, 2013
University City Police reports from the week of April 29 to May 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 April 29 to May 5, 2013. The department arrested 47 adults and four juveniles. There were three burglaries and one attempted car theft. The reporting party noticed that the inner part of the dead bolt lock of the back door had been pulled out of place. Entry was not gained. The reporting party witnessed a man peering into the window of neighbor's house. Upon arrival, the officers were notified the alarm at the residence had been activated. A back window had been pried and the lock had been broken. The homeowner responded and stated nothing appeared to be missing from the residence. The …
Sunday, May 5, 2013
A couple of readers debate whether victims bear any responsibility for crime. What do you think?
In Des Peres last week, a handful of cars and homes were burglarized in a residential neighborhood—a serious enough "spree" that the city blasted an email and text alert to the neighborhoods. As it happens, the burglar got into some unlocked cars, used the garage door opener and walked into a pair of houses in which the inside door was not locked. The report brought on this comment from a reader: "A person would not lock their car outside overnight (or anytime) because? And with a home garage door opener and valuables inside? Is this laziness or stupidity?" Another reader who said she was was one of the victims took offense: "I hope you are never a victim. You are acting like it was our fault." What do you think? Do we bear any …
Monday, April 29, 2013
Brandon L. Moore is being charged with first-degree burglary and misdemeanor theft after police say he was found inside a University Home by a homeowner.
A man is accused of burglary after a University City resident found him in his home on April 18. Brandon L. Moore, 31, of the 1100 block of Backer Street in University City, was charged April 19 with first-degree burglary, misdemeanor stealing and stealing a credit card. University City Police said the resident heard a noise at his front door about 6:40 a.m. on April 18 and went inside to find Moore standing in his home. The resident confronted Moore and told him to leave, police said. Minutes later, he realized he was missing a credit card and $45 from his wallet and his front door had been pried open. Moore is being held in the St. Louis County Justice Center. Bail was set at $45,000, cash only. For more crime information on University …
Saturday, April 27, 2013
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 …
Thursday, April 25, 2013
University City Police said Breeanna E. Eaton and another person broke into three U City homes in February and March.
A Maplewood woman is accused of participating in three burglaries in University City in February and March. Breeanna E. Eaton, 27, of the 7600 block of Jerome Avenue in Maplewood, was charged Monday with three counts of second-degree burglary, two counts of felony stealing and one count of misdemeanor stealing. University City Police said Eaton and another person entered three U City homes and stole several items: Police said Eaton went to each of the three locations with another person, allowed her car to be used in the burglaries and shared in money gained from selling the items. Eaton is being held in the St. Louis County Justice Center. Bail was set at $10,000. For more crime information on University City Patch, see the following …
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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, …
Saturday, April 13, 2013
University City Police reports from the week March 25-31.
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 March 25-31, 2013. The department arrested 52 adults and six juveniles. There were six burglaries. The reporting party stated person(s) unknown forced the back door to gain access into his apartment and stole several items. The reporting party stated person(s) unknown unlawfully entered apartment by unknown method (doors and windows were secure/undisturbed) and stole two items. Possible suspect identified. The reporting party stated person(s) unknown forced open the kitchen window of apartment and stole several electronics The reporting party stated person(s) unknown entered the vacant home …
Saturday, April 6, 2013
University City Police reports from the week March 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 March 18-24, 2013. The department arrested 47 adults and two juveniles. There were two burglaries and four motor vehicle thefts. The reporting party stated 2 black males stole his motor scooter. The reporting party stated the keys were in the ignition. Suspect 1 is described as 18 years of age, and Suspect 2 16 years of age. The reporting party stated person(s) unknown stole gold 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis parked in front of residence overnight. The vehicle was later recovered in St. Louis City with the steering column punched. The reporting party stated person(s) unknown stole taupe-…
Thursday, March 28, 2013
University City Police said the Overland man stole a rifle, TV, two knives and collectible coins.
An Overland man was accused of breaking into a University City home between March 14 and March 18 and stealing several items. John Hamby, 27, of the 2300 block of Hood Avenue in Overland, was charged Saturday with second-degree burglary, stealing a firearm and felony theft. University City Police said Hamby entered a home in the 1200 block of Mount Olive Avenue in U City and stole a rifle, a Sony television, two knives and collectible coins. A witness identified Hamby’s car, according to court documents. Hamby is being held in St. Louis County Justice Center. Bail was set at $40,000. For more crime information on University City Patch, see the following articles:
Sunday, March 24, 2013
University City Police incidents from the week March 4-10.
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 March 4-10, 2013. The department arrested 54 adults and one juvenile. There was one robbery, six burglaries and one charge of knowingly burning. Officers responded to an alarm sounding and discovered damage to a door was consistent with an attempt to kick it in, but the door jamb prevented entry. Officers responded to an open door call. Upon arrival, a witness identified a gold SUV in the driveway of the vacant residence and 2 black males carrying items from the building. A license plate check—number provided by another witness—revealed the vehicle is a gold 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. The …
Rockwood 25
10:16 am on Sunday, May 12, 2013
Agreed. Just because a thief or vandal else clearly does wrong, does not mean the victim is necessarily "right" or blameless. It also doesn't mean they have equal blame or most of it. Such black and white thinking on this board. Sometimes victims couldn't have done anything better. Sometimes we can all learn something from the situation...like locking things up and keeping valuables out of sight. more ›