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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Convicted Felon Responsible for Rash of Car Break-Ins in Kirkwood

Anthony M. Johnson, 18, previously pleaded guilty to a Webster Groves burglary and was charged in January with child endangerment.

A man faces eight stealing charges in Kirkwood a couple of months after pleading guilty to burglary and other theft charges. Anthony Michael Johnson, 18, of the 400 block of South Holmes in Kirkwood, was charged April 25 with three counts of felony stealing, four counts of stealing a credit card and one count of stealing a car. Kirkwood Police said Johnson and others broke into cars in Kirkwood between June 26 and July 6. A Kirkwood man caught two men stealing from his car and chased them on foot briefly before calling police. Officers arrested Johnson a few blocks away with the keys to a stolen 2003 Mercury Marquis. Join Kirkwood Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter. Police said Johnson was involved in the …

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Teenager Charged With Burglarizing Kirkwood Home

Kirkwood Police said they found Ken B. Moore's fingerprints inside a home in which several computers, tablets, an e-reader and an iPod were stolen.

A 17-year-old man faces charges that he broke into a Kirkwood home and stole several electronic items. Ken B. Moore, 17, of the 1200 block of Rockridge Place in Kirkwood, was charged Wednesday with second-degree burglary and felony stealing. Kirkwood Police said Moore entered a home in the 100 block of Harrison Avenue Oct. 18 and stole several computers, computer tablets, an e-reader and an iPod. According to a court document, Moore’s fingerprints were found inside the home. Moore was being held in the St. Louis County Justice Center Thursday. Bail was set at $10,000. For more crime information on Kirkwood Patch, see the following articles:

DPB

3:33 pm on Friday, April 12, 2013

Scott, I thank goodness you told everyone how he was caught!!! I was afraid you would fail to do so and the next guy would also be caught! By the way, Scott, what is your address. That would save the bad guys even more time figuring out where to go break in next!!!   more ›

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, …

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Woman Arrested For Theft After Calling Police to Report Fake Crime

Kirkwood police said a woman was arrested for stealing and filing a false police report after she called police to report she'd been robbed.

The following information was provided by the Kirkwood Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.  Tuesday, Jan. 29: At 3:27 p.m., police were called to a robbery in the 1200 block of South Kirkwood Road. A woman reportedly claimed to have her wallet stolen. However, police said as they were investigating the reported robbery, employees of a retail store in the 1200 block of South Kirkwood Road reported the theft of merchandise by an adult female. Authorities determined the alleged robbery victim and the suspect in the store theft were the same person. According to police, the woman dropped her wallet as she fled employees of the business after the theft. The woman was then arrested for stealing and filing a false police …

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Rams Coach Has Championship Rings, Electronics Stolen From Home

Kirkwood Police said two men stole NFC championship and Big 12 championship rings among other items from the home.

Two men allegedly stole more than $28,000 in electronics and jewelry, including NFC championship ring and Big 12 championship rings, on Dec. 31 from the Kirkwood home of Rob Boras, the St. Louis Rams tight ends coach. James Bright, of the 6200 block of Sunshine Drive in High Ridge, and Jeffrey Medcalf, of the 1100 block of Briarhurst in West County, were charged Friday with second-degree burglary and felony stealing more than $25,000, a class B felony. Kirkwood Police said the men broke into Boras’ home at about 1:28 p.m. Dec. 31. The men stole a gold NFC championship ring, two gold Southwestern Conference championship rings, a gold Big 12 championship ring, a gold charm bracelet, two video game consoles, two flat-screen televisions, six …

Jack Bock

3:54 pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2013

50k bail each is a drop in the bucket for what they stole. Will they plea bargain with the prosecuting attorney to allow them to sell what they stole so the can pay their BAIL. When they go to the big slam send them a cake with a tube of _ _ inside.   more ›

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Kirkwood Teens Broke Into Home, Police Say

Kirkwood Police said the two men stole a laptop, a DVD player and a jewelry box.

Two Kirkwood teens face criminal charges after police said they broke into a home on Lamertin Lane in October. Joseph Taylor, 18, of the 400 block of Saratoga Street, and Dorian S. Foster, 17, of the 500 block of Creek Field Walk, were charged Thursday with second-degree burglary and misdemeanor theft. Kirkwood Police said Taylor and Foster, acting with others, broke into the home on the first block of Lamertin Lane in Oakland at about 7:52 p.m. Oct. 29. They stole a laptop computer, a DVD player and a jewelry box, police said. Burglars broke into the home by removing a screen to an unlocked window, according to police. They were being held in St. Louis County jail on Monday. Bail was set at $15,000 each. For more crime information on …

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Joe Scott

1:10 pm on Thursday, December 6, 2012

No offense taken, DPB. Actually, I've wondered the same thing and I do sometimes leave out info that indicates how someone was caught if it would help criminals, especially after I consult with police. I do try NOT to help criminals figure out how avoid getting caught. And I'd agree that although GPS aspects of cell phones and even cars have not deterred some people from stealing them anyway. And…   more ›

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Police: Couple Stole Items Worth $20K in Glendale, Crestwood

The man faces criminal charges in Ladue for stealing jewelry and silver worth $200,000.

A man charged with stealing jewelry valued at more than $200,000 in Ladue also faces stealing related charges in Glendale and Crestwood. His girlfriend also is charged with stealing. Justin Roux, 22, of the 200 block of Clayton Oaks Drive in Ellisville, was charged Sept. 7 with stealing in Glendale and Sept. 10 with receiving stolen property in Crestwood. Glendale Police said Roux stole two gold necklaces, a pair of gold and diamond earrings, and a silver ring with an aquamarine dome with a total value of $5,000. Roux moved a TV stand from the mother's house to the home where the items were stolen, according to a police report. Police said Roux became a suspect because of similar thefts in Ladue, where Roux also faces four counts of felony…

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Police Warn of Thefts From Vehicles in Des Peres

The City of Des Peres issued the following advisory following two vehicle break-ins and reports of thefts.

The following information was provided by the City of Des Peres Department of Public Safety. Incidents occurred Sunday.  A wallet was reported as missing from a motor vehicle in the 11000 block of Middleview Drive. Miscellaneous U.S. currency and credit cards were listed missing along with the wallet. At the time of occurrence the vehicle was believed to have been left unlocked, with the windows down, and the wallet in plain sight.  Several items were reported missing from a vehicle at a business in the 12400 block of Manchester Road. The victim stated she returned from shopping to find that her door lock had been damaged by an unknown means and items were removed. Miscellaneous U.S. Currency, a wallet, duffel bag with clothing, and bag …

Monday, September 17, 2012

Kirkwood Man Charged With First-Degree Burglary, Stealing

The accused told the victim he was trying to chase a burglar from a home in Maplewood.

A man faces criminal charges in a Sept. 7 burglary in the 2000 block of McReady Avenue in Maplewood. Corey Buie, 34, of the 1200 block of Rockbridge Place in Kirkwood, was charged with first-degree burglary and stealing. Maplewood Police said Buie stole $480 from the home on McReady. Buie told the victim’s son he was in the home, but he was trying to chase the burglar out. The victim told police Buie participated in the burglary. Bond was set at $50,000, cash only. Buie also was ordered to have no contact with the victim.

Monday, August 20, 2012

POLICE: Thieves Hit 40 Vehicles in 1 Night

Glendale police are investigating more than 30 thefts after a rash of vehicle break-ins.

Glendale police are investigating more than 30 thefts after a rash of break-ins last week in which thieves targeted 40 unlocked vehicles. At 4:15 a.m. Thursday, officers responded to reports of thefts that occurred Wednesday night. Thieves struck vehicles in the following areas: Credit cards, electronics, wallets, loose change and a musical instrument were stolen from vehicles parked in front of residents’ homes or in their driveways, police say.  Some of the items were recovered near the scene of the thefts. Police are attempting to locate other missing items.

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