Crime & Safety

Teen Stole Purse Aboard Amtrak Train, Police Say

The 18-year-old also stole a pair of shoes while on the train, according to Kirkwood Police.

A teenager was charged with stealing a purse and shoes on an train as it pulled into the Kirkwood station.

said that a passenger reported her purse was stolen, and it was found in possession of Janie Dibben, 18, of Kansas City, MO, another Amtrak passenger. Police said she also had shoes that belonged to another victim.

Dibben was charged Tuesday with two counts of receiving stolen property and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Police said she also had a marijuana pipe.

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Bond was set at $10,000.

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