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Saturday, February 2, 2013

U City Police Blotter: Burglaries, Auto Theft

University City Police incidents from the week of Jan. 14-20.

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 Jan. 14-20, 2013. The department arrested 52 adults and five juveniles. There were three burglaries, one motor vehicle theft and one case of stealing from a person. The reporting party stated that person(s) unknown broke into his vacant residence by forcing open the basement window and stole copper piping. The reporting party stated that male subject walked up from behind and pulled her purse. The suspect is described as a black male, 5'10", 180 lbs., medium complexion, wearing a black "puffy" jacket with hood, blue jeans, a black skull cap, and boots. A suspect has been developed and the …

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University City Police Department

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Police Blotter: Multiple Auto Thefts, Burglaries

University City Police incidents from the week of Dec. 31 - Jan. 6.

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. 31 to Jan. 6, 2013. The department arrested 57 adults and two juveniles. There were three auto thefts, five burglaries, one robbery and one report of shots fired.  Officers discovered an open door while conducting a building check on the vacant property. There appeared to be damage to the door. Officers responded to notify a victim of a recovered stolen auto found by St. Louis City PD. The victim was not aware his vehicle had been stolen at the time of the recovery. The reporting party stated person(s) unknown stole an unsecured vehicle from the back of a transport truck. The vehicle's …

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University City Police Department

Saturday, January 12, 2013

U City Police Blotter: Break-Ins, Copper Theft

University City Police incidents from the week of Dec. 24-30.

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. …

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University City Police Department and M & A Quick Stop

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Ryan Martin

10:18 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013

Thank you for adding that, Earl. I'm glad you were home to run them off, but that had to be a little scary.   more ›

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

Monday, January 7, 2013

Houseguest Robs U City Man, Steals Car

Police said the man hit his host and left with his cash, a bracelet and his car.

A houseguest struck and robbed a University City man Dec. 29 and took his car, police said. Christopher Hoskin, 19, of the 2400 block of Switzer Avenue in Jennings, was charged Thursday with second-degree robbery. University City Police said Hoskin was a guest at a home in the 7200 block of Olive Boulevard in U City when he struck the resident in the eye. Hoskin then took his cash, car keys, a bracelet and the victim’s car, a Chrysler 300. Hoskin was being held in St. Louis County jail on Friday. Bail was set at $15,000. For more information on University City Patch, see the following articles:

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University City Police Department, University City City Hall, Burglar Stole SUV, Navy Seal Knife, Other Items, U City Police Say, and 2 more ›

Billy Frank Thornton

6:28 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013

Thanks for the heads-up, Earl. This case brings new meaning that houseguest and fish begin to smell after 3 days.   more ›

Friday, January 4, 2013

U City Man in Ski Mask Robbed Quick Stop, Police Say

University City Police said the man entered the store without the mask, and a witness approaching the store saw the man flee the store without the mask.

A man is accused of robbing the M&A Quick Stop on Olive Boulevard in University City Saturday. James E. Brown, 21, of the 6900 block of Melrose Avenue in University City, was charged Sunday with first-degree robbery. University City Police said Brown entered the Quick Stop store at 6800 Olive Blvd. and the owner recognized him as a regular customer. Shortly afterward, he came to the counter wearing a ski mask, pointed a gun at the store owner and demanded money. The owner gave him $300 to $400 and the man left the store. A witness saw him running from the store after taking off the ski mask. Police said officers arrested Brown later that evening and he was wearing the same clothes described by the store owner. The witness and the store …

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University City City Hall, University City Police Department, M & A Quick Stop, and 3 more ›

Saturday, December 22, 2012

U City Police Blotter: Robberies, Purse Snatching

University City Police incidents from the week of Dec. 3-9

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 …

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University City Police Department and Seafood City Grocery

Monday, December 17, 2012

Man Indicted on Washington University Kidnapping, Robbery

Police said video surveillance and phone records place the defendant at the university's parking garage and shows him confronting the woman.

  • POLICE & FIRE
  • Joe Scott
  • Monday, December 17, 2012

A St. Louis man was indicted by a St. Louis County grand jury Wednesday on charges that he abducted and robbed a woman in a Washington University parking lot Aug. 28. William Cobbins, 22, of the 1600 block of Pine Street in St. Louis, was indicted for kidnapping, first-degree robbery and two counts of armed criminal action. St. Louis County Police said Cobbins forced the woman into the driver’s seat of her car at the parking garage at 6985 Snow Way Drive. He got in the back seat and put a knife up to her abdomen and forced her drive to ATMs in three locations, having her withdraw a total of $1,500. Police said video surveillance cameras at a MetroLink station and the Washington University campus and cell phone records placed Cobbins at the…

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St. Louis County Police Department (in Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch), Washington University - University College, Update: Boken Murder Suspects Charged With Robbery, Kidnapping (in Olivette Patch), and 2 more ›

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Man Robbed Man, Stole Car in Parking Lot on the Loop, Police Say

One man put a knife to the victim's neck while another pulled out a gun during the Oct. 25 robbery, according to University City Police.

  • POLICE & FIRE
  • Joe Scott
  • Thursday, December 13, 2012

A man was charged for robbing a man and stealing his car just after midnight Oct. 25 at 605 Leland Avenue. The area is a parking lot behind a restaurant on the Loop on the 6600 block of Delmar Blvd. Timothy L. Valley, 19, was charged Dec. 7 with first-degree robbery and armed criminal action. University City Police said Valley and another man stole a man’s cell phone and his 1996 Toyota Camry. The other man approached the victime in the parking lot and asked if he could borrow some jumper cables, police said When the man told him he had no jumper cables, Valley asked to borrow his cell phone. As the man complied, Valley came up behind him and put a knife to the back of his neck. The other man pulled out a handgun and demanded the man’s …

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University City Police Department, Second Man Charged in Cell Phone Robbery, Motorcyclist Hit with Bottle, Threatened with Gun But Hangs onto Bike, and 1 more ›

mar

10:51 am on Friday, March 15, 2013

tim is my boyfriend, he juust did something stupid,, everyone messes up, but he paying his time for it,.   more ›

Saturday, December 8, 2012

U City Police Blotter: Electronics, Copper Stolen

University City Police incidents from the week of Nov. 19-25.

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 Nov. 19-25. The department arrested 53 adults and four juveniles. There were two robberies and five burglaries. The reporting party stated person(s) unknown entered the unlocked residence while his girlfriend was outside and took several electronics.* Alarm sounding and it was discovered someone entered basement and removed copper. Suspect has been identified in thefts of vacant properties. The victim stated two male subjects approached from the alley and demanded wallet and cell phone. Several people were stopped after a chase eastward into St. Louis, and investigation continues. Window …

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University City Police Department, Report: Wash U Student Robbed Tuesday in the Loop, St. Louis Community Credit Union, and 1 more ›

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