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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

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, …

Friday, December 21, 2012

Men Ran Out of Store With 36 Hoodies, Police Say

Kirkwood Police said the men got away with the clothing, valued at $1,985, from Sports Authority, but were caught later.

Two men are accused of grabbing 36 women’s hoodies and running out the door at Sports Authority in Kirkwood. Robert Floyd, 21, of the 2900 block of Aberdeen Drive in North County, and Arieon D. Ford, 20, of the 5400 block of Genevieve Avenue in St. Louis, were charged Tuesday with felony stealing. Kirkwood Police said Floyd and Ford grabbed 36 hooded sweatshirts, valued at $1,985, and ran from the Sports Authority store at 1205 South Kirkwood Road. Police said the defendants were developed as suspects during an investigation into an unrelated case. A sales clerk who saw the theft identified Floyd and Ford in a photo lineup, police said. They both were being held Thursday in St. Louis County jail. Bail was set at $8,750 each. For more crime…

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Frugal Family: Free Bike Maintenance in Kirkwood

Patch presents readers with five opportunities to save money this week.

Patch is looking out for families on a budget. Each week, we publish a column naming five discounts at a variety of businesses, as well as free events, to help our readers save cash on the basics and entertainment. This week's edition of Frugal Family includes an idea for families looking to add some value to their homes with some new tile. 1. Alpine Shop in Kirkwood Think you need to pay to have you and the kids' bikes tuned up for nicer weather? Think again. Deal: Representatives from the store hold monthly bike maintenance classes so riders can learn how to make basic repairs. The next session is this Thursday. RSVP on the Alpine Shop website. Good Through: Continuous, monthly 2. The Sports Authority in Kirkwood A sale on shoes this …

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