Thieves Break Into Vehicles at Kirkwood Business, Make Off With Electronics, Cash

The Kirkwood police blotter for Jan. 30 - Feb. 5.

Monday, Jan. 30

• At 1:41 p.m., a resident from Jefferson County, reported her credit cards that were stolen in a burglary were used at a retail business and eatery in the 1200 block of South Kirkwood Road. The suspect in the burglary was in custody at the Jefferson County jail. Detectives are investigating. 
• At 2:34 p.m., a resident form the 1000 block of Pinegate Drive reported a theft to police. A purse left in the vehicle was stolen during the overnight hours. 
• At 11:26 p.m., officers stopped a motorist for a traffic violation near the intersection of South Kirkwood and Big Bend roads. Investigation led to the arrest of the adult driver after they were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. 

Friday, Feb. 3

• At 3:14 a.m., police were dispatched to investigate a motorist slumped at the wheel of a motor vehicle at the intersection of Interstate 44 and South Kirkwood Road. Officers located an adult who was sleeping. He was awakened and found to under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.  
• At 9:07 p.m., officers were summoned to the 400 block of South Kirkwood Road for a report of destruction of property. An employee of a business reported a rock thrown through a window of his vehicle. Nothing was stolen from the vehicle.

Saturday, Feb. 4

• At 7:50 a.m., three separate vehicle break-ins were reported at a business in the 1200 block of South Kirkwood Road. All occurred during the overnight hours and each vehicle had a door lock damaged to allow the thieves entry to the vehicles. Electronics, cash and stereo equipment were stolen.

Shoplifting: Jan. 30 - Feb. 5. 

• Kirkwood Police arrested four adults for shoplifting merchandise from area businesses. Three of the incidents occurred at businesses in the 1200 block of South Kirkwood Road and the fourth occurred in the 1000 block of South Kirkwood Road. One of the subjects was charged with a felony due to the total value of the items stolen was over $500. The same subject was also wanted through the State of Illinois for a parole violation