Crime & Safety

Police Investigating Recent Thefts, Property Damage

Kirkwood police are investigating after thieves steal from a storage shed and numerous cars.

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The following information was provided by the Kirkwood Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction. 

April 18:

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At 5:48 p.m., officers responded to a report of a tree fallen on a home in the 600 block of East Essex Avenue. Several large limbs from the tree damaged the roof of the residence. No one was at home at the time the tree fell.

April 18:

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At 7:11 p.m., a resident from the 900 block of South Geyer reported property damage to and theft from a storage shed. A push mower, weed eater, and cans of gasoline were stolen from the storage shed sometime during the previous overnight hours. The thief damaged the door frame and lock of the shed to gain entry.

April 16:

At 2:49 p.m., police responded to the 1300 block of South Kirkwood Road for a report of a larceny from a vehicle and destruction of property. A rear cab window of a truck was pried open and the vehicle’s stereo, an amplifier, and subwoofer speakers were stolen.

April 16:

At 8:19 p.m., officers received a report of a larceny from a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Doorack. Sometime during the previous night the victim’s vehicle was entered by unknown persons and the glove box was rifled through with a pair of sunglasses stolen.

April 15:

At 12:40 p.m., police received a report of theft from a vehicle parked in the 10200 block of Manchester Road. The victim’s truck was broken into causing damage to the passenger door and the car stereo was stolen.

April 15:

At 4:24 p.m., police responded to the 1300 block of South Kirkwood Road for a report of destruction of property to a vehicle. The vehicle’s driver’s door handle was damaged.

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the Kirkwood Police Department at 314-822-5858.

Anonymous tips can be made to the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).  

*Please contact Local Editor Gabrielle Biondo with any questions regarding the above reports.


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