Crime & Safety
'Suspicious Person' Call Leads to Drug Arrest
Police were called by concerned store staff.
The following information was provided by the Kirkwood Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Thursday, Feb. 7:
At 4:47 p.m., police were called about a suspicious person by employees of a business in the 100 block of West Jefferson. Store staff told police a man who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs wandered around the business for an extended amount of time. Officers said they located the man at another business nearby and arrested him after he was allegedly found with marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
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Anyone with information on these crimes is asked to contact the Kirkwood Police Department at 314-822-5858.
Anonymous tips can be made to the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-317-TIPS (8477).
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*Please contact Local Editor Gabrielle Biondo with any questions regarding the above reports.
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