Criminal Minds

Weird Crime: Thief Steals Van That Needs Tires, Gas

A roundup of recent unusual and odd crimes in the St. Louis area.

Stolen Van Needed Gas, Tires A Ferguson man is facing criminal charges for stealing a van that not only needed gas, but apparently tires as well. He also was charged with stealing eight tires from Dobbs Tire and Auto. Florissant police said the man stole a 1994 GMC conversion van from a Johnny Londoff Chevrolet lot sometime between July 29 and Aug. 1. The van belonged to an employee at the car dealership. Police said man also broke into Dobbs Tire and Auto, and stole eight tires valued at $1,593. He was identified through surveillance tapes at Dobbs and at a QuikTrip gas station where he bought gas for the van, according to court documents. Man Leaves Behind Hatful of DNA at Burglary Scene A hat left at a burglary scene in 2011 led St. …

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Crime Report: Death Threat Reported at a Fox District School

The Arnold Police Department provided the following information from Nov. 14-20.

Nov. 14 Robbery — A person reported his Gucci wallet, containing $440 cash and a Missouri unemployment access card, was stolen from a table in the Subway restaurant at 2201 Michigan Ave. Assault — A 16-year-old punched another juvenile during a fight at Fox Senior High School. The subject was arrested and released to a parent. Shoplifting — Store security at Schnucks apprehended a 38-year-old woman from Imperial for shoplifting. The woman was issued a summons and released from custody at the scene. Nov. 15 Theft — A Walmart employee reported the theft of a 42-inch LG television from the store,  valued at $898. The suspects were identified as 22- and 25-year-old white males from Imperial. The employee said the theft happened on Nov. 13. …

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Arnold Crime Log

9-Year-Old Girl Found Wandering Berrywood Court, DFS Called

Copper stolen from home, numerous drug possession charges in Arnold Police Department crime report for Sept. 26 to Oct. 2

The Arnold Police Department provided the following information. None of it indicates a conviction or guilty plea. Oct. 2 Stealing at a Grocery — Schnucks store security, at 3900 Vogel Rd., detained an Imperial woman, 40, for shoplifting. Police booked the suspect and released her on a pending arrest warrant. Shoplifting — Walmart store security, at 2201 Michigan Ave., detained a De Soto woman, 28, for shoplifting charges. Police released the suspect at the scene. Drug Possession — Arnold police charged an Arnold man, 21, with heroin and drug paraphernalia possession during a traffic stop near the intersection of Vogel Road and Depot Road 3:43 p.m. Oct. 1 Stolen Power Drills — A Starling Community victim reported that an air compressor …

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Arnold Crime Log

Crime Report: Numerous Drug Charges in Arnold

Several juveniles detained on charges of shoplifting, curfew violation or alcohol possession during the week of Sept. 19-25.

The Arnold Police Department provided the following information. None of it indicates a conviction or guilty plea. Sept. 25  Sept. 24 Sept. 23 Sept. 22  Sept. 21 Sept. 20 Sept. 19   Police held three suspects on St. Louis County warrants.   For questions about this article, contact Michael.delosReyes@patch.com.

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Criminal Minds: The Ultimate Pushy Salesperson

A roundup of odd, unusual and head-scratching crime reports in and around the area.

Sounds Like Someone Needs A Dale Carnegie Course On July 30, police received a report of a man barging into a residence in Maryland Heights uninvited, presenting the elderly resident with a business card. The subject allegedly suggested the resident redo the kitchen floor and have the trees trimmed, and then allegedly picked up money on the kitchen table. Stealing a Truck, One Piece at a Time In St. Peters between Aug. 7-13, a tailgate was stolen from 2009 Ford truck.   You're a Little Early. The House Isn't Finished Yet Two mattresses and a big-screen TV were dumped at a construction site in Creve Coeur on July 11, a neighbor reported. He Just Washed His Hair and Couldn't Do a Thing With It In St. Charles, police are searching for a man …

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