Tools, Machinery Targeted by Thieves in Kirkwood

Plus, Kirkwood police make four arrests in connection to shoplifting at local businesses.

(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) The following information was provided by the Kirkwood Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.  April 23: At 10:26 a.m., police responded to a report of a person stealing two bottles of liquor from a store in the 10400 block of Manchester Road. The person left the area prior to the arrival of police. Police are investigating the incident. April 25: At 12:14 p.m., police responded to a theft from a vehicle parked at a construction site at Big Bend and I-270. The victim reported a generator and blower taken from the bed of a truck.     April 26: At 12:38 a.m., police responded to a residence in the 12700 block of Big Bend for a burglary report. A worker …

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Arrests After Thieves Target Kirkwood Businesses

Kirkwood police made five arrests in one week in connection to thefts from local businesses along South Kirkwood Road.

The following information was provided by the Kirkwood Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.  March 25 - March 31: Kirkwood Police arrested five adults for shoplifting from area businesses during the week. Authorities said the incidents took place at retain stores in the 1000 and 1200 blocks of South Kirkwood Road. In addition, police said two who were arrested were found in possession of drug paraphernalia at the time of their arrest. Both were charged accordingly, police stated. March 29: At 5:15 p.m., a resident from the 200 block of Midway Avenue contacted police to report her credit card was stolen and fraudulent purchases were then made with it. The victim said her purse was stolen in Crestwood, but when she …

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Man Charged With Sixth Stealing Offense Since 2009

Calvin S. Williams also was on probation for a burglary in University City when police said he tried to steal athletic shoes from Sports Authority.

A man has been charged with his sixth stealing offense after being accused of shoplifting in Kirkwood. Calvin S. Williams, 32, of the 7300 block of Tulane Avenue in University City, was charged Wednesday with stealing as a third offense, a class D felony. Kirkwood Police said Williams tried to return shoes for a cash refund that he had not purchased at about 4:36 p.m. Aug. 9 at Sports Authority, 1205 South Kirkwood Road. Security personnel saw him remove a security sensor from a pair of Asics athletic shoes and brought the shoes for a refund. Security personnel called the cashier and told her not to complete the transaction, and Williams grabbed the shoes and ran from the store, police said. Bridgeton Police later arrested Williams, …

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Woman's Wallet Stolen, Credit Cards Used for Fraudulent Purchases

Kirkwood police report recent thefts, including a wallet and shoplifting which led to arrests.

The following information was provided by the Kirkwood Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.  Monday, Feb. 18: At 12:46 p.m., police were contacted by a female who reported her wallet was stolen from her purse at a party on Saturday, in the 600 block of East Madison Avenue. She said a credit card in the wallet was used to make fraudulent purchases at two different places in unincorporated St Louis County. Thursday, Feb. 21 - Friday, Feb. 22: Police report assisting numerous drivers and handling several traffic accidents related to hazardous driving conditions due to last week's inclement weather. Police also stated there were no injuries reported. Monday, Feb. 18 - Sunday, Feb. 24: Throughout the week, police …

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Suspected Shoplifters Arrested in Kirkwood

Kirkwood police made several arrests in connections to thefts at local businesses, including a felony arrest.

The following information was provided by the Kirkwood Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.  Saturday, Feb. 16: At 6:48 p.m., one adult was arrested for shoplifting from a business in the 1200 block of South Kirkwood Road. Police stated the person was charged with stealing third offense, which is a felony, due to having at least two prior theft-related convictions. Monday, Feb. 11: At 2:55 p.m., police arrested one person for shoplifting from a business in the 400 block of North Kirkwood Road. The case was referred to municipal court, police stated. 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 …

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Kirkwood Police Blotter

Kirkwood Police Make Arrests After Week of Shoplifting

Kirkwood police said the suspects targeted one local business four times in one week.

The following information was provided by the Kirkwood Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.  Jan: 28 - Feb. 3: Kirkwood Police stated they arrested four adults for shoplifting merchandise during the week of Monday, Jan. 28 through Sunday, Feb. 3. All four incidents reportedly took place at the same retail store in the 1200 block of South Kirkwood Road. Authorities said one of those arrested was charged with felony stealing due to having at least two previous theft-related convictions. Another person was charged with trespassing and stealing due to involvement in a previous theft at the same business, investigators stated. Anyone with information on these crimes is asked to contact the Kirkwood Police Department at …

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Narcotics, Drug Paraphernalia Found on Alleged Shoplifters, 5 Arrested

Police responded to five incidents at the same Kirkwood business.

The following information was provided by the Kirkwood Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.  Kirkwood Police responded to five separate incidents related to shoplifting from Jan. 7-13 which resulted in the arrests of five adults. All of the incidents occurred at the same retail store in the 1200 block of South Kirkwood Road.  According to police, one of the five adults arrested had drug paraphernalia in her possession. Another was found to be in possession of illegal narcotics.  The incidents follow three shoplifting arrests made at a retail store in the 1200 block of South Kirkwood Road from Dec. 31 through Jan. 6. Two were arrested on felony charges for stealing more than $500 in merchandise. Related Content:

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POLICE: Out-of-Town Shoplifters Face Drug Charges

Police arrest several suspects for stealing from Kirkwood businesses.

The Kirkwood Police Department responded to a number of reports of shoplifting from Aug. 3-9. The following information was provided by the Kirkwood Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.  On Monday, Sept. 3, officers were dispatched to a retail business in the 1200 block of South Kirkwood Road for a report of shoplifters. Four adults were observed by store employees stealing merchandise from the store. The four, two from California, one from Washington, and one from Canada, were arrested. All four were also charged with possession of illegal narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia. The cases will be referred to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review. On Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 5:46 p.m., …

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Kirkwood Police Blotter

CRIME LOG: Felony, Drug Charges Follow Shoplifting Arrests in Kirkwood

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

The Kirkwood police blotter for Aug. 6-12.  Monday, August 6 Tuesday, August 7  Wednesday, August 8 Friday, August 10 Shoplifting: Aug. 6-12

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POLICE: Man Takes Kids Shoplifting

The Division of Family Services was contacted after a shoplifting suspect left his 6 year old in a car during last week's heat wave. He had a 10 month old with him during the reported theft.

A shoplifting attempt during last week's heat wave ended in a call to the Division of Family Services, according to Kirkwood police. On July 4, officers responded to the 1200 block of South Kirkwood Road for a report of a shoplifter in custody. Investigation by the officer revealed that the suspect had a 10-month-old child with him during the theft and had left his 6-year-old child alone in a vehicle while he was inside the store. The suspect was issued a summons for stealing and the Division of Family Services was notified regarding the children.

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