Crime Log: Resident Scammed by Newspaper Ad

The blotter for April 9-15.

Monday, April 9

• At 10:23 a.m., officers received a delayed report of a larceny at a retail store in the 1000 block of South Kirkwood Road. The victim reported her cell phone stolen from her purse while shopping at the store a few days prior.
• At 10:46 a.m., police received a report of identity theft from a resident in the 1300 block of Briarcreek Drive. The resident reported an unknown person attempted to open a credit card account in his name and have the card sent to Maryland. The card was never sent by the credit card company.
• At 10:11 p.m., officers responded to a report of subject harassing customers at a business in the 11100 block of Big Bend Road. The subject left after police were called. Officers stopped the subject in the 900 block of South Kirkwood Road. The adult driver was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and was arrested.

Tuesday, April 10

• At 11:34 a.m., a resident from the 200 block of Gilbert Street reported an identity theft to police. The resident received a credit card she had not applied for through the mail. She called the credit card company and was advised an online purchase in excess of $300 had already been made using the credit card. The account was immediately cancelled by the victim. 

Wednesday, April 11

• Detectives arrested an adult in reference to a theft of a credit card in the 1200 block of South Kirkwood Road. The original incident occurred during the week of Nov. 7. The case will be presented to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review.
• At 2:17 p.m., police were contacted by a resident of the 400 block of West Jefferson Avenue in regards to a scam. The resident reported answering a classified ad concerning an employment opportunity advertised in a local newspaper. The victim received a check from the perspective employer, cashed it and then returned some of the funds via Western Union. The perspective employer did not exist and the check was found to be fraudulent. Detectives are investigating.  
• At 4:03 p.m., officers arrested four adults at for gambling. One of the adults fled from the area on foot but officers arrested him a few blocks away. He was also found to be in possession of marijuana at the time of his arrest. A juvenile was also taken into custody for gambling. 

Thursday, April 12

• At 2:41 a.m., police responded to the intersection of South Kirkwood and Big Bend roads for a motor vehicle accident. One vehicle left the roadway and struck a light standard. The adult driver of the vehicle was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and was arrested. 
• At 7:19 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 100 block of East Jefferson Avenue for a report of property damage. Three windows to the business were broken during the previous overnight hours.

Sunday, April 15

• At 12:15 a.m., officers responded to a report of a suspicious person at a business in the 600 block of East Elliott Avenue. The suspect was located and further investigation revealed that he was at the business to steal property. The male suspect was arrested for stealing over $500 and property damage.