Sunday, May 5, 2013
A couple of readers debate whether victims bear any responsibility for crime. What do you think?
In Des Peres last week, a handful of cars and homes were burglarized in a residential neighborhood—a serious enough "spree" that the city blasted an email and text alert to the neighborhoods. As it happens, the burglar got into some unlocked cars, used the garage door opener and walked into a pair of houses in which the inside door was not locked. The report brought on this comment from a reader: "A person would not lock their car outside overnight (or anytime) because? And with a home garage door opener and valuables inside? Is this laziness or stupidity?" Another reader who said she was was one of the victims took offense: "I hope you are never a victim. You are acting like it was our fault." What do you think? Do we bear any …
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
One man was sentenced to prison, while a second man from West County is set for a plea hearing in coming weeks, in connection to the home burglary of St. Louis Rams Coach Rob Boras.
A High Ridge man has been sentenced for his involvement in a burglary at the Kirkwood home of Rob Boras, the St. Louis Rams tight ends coach. Meanwhile, a second man, Jeffrey Medcalf, of the 1100 block of Briarhurst in Manchester, is scheduled for a May 2 plea hearing. (For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) James Bright, of the 6200 block of Sunshine Drive, was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison as part of a plea deal, according to an article on stltoday.com. The plea deal dismissed other cases pending against Bright. Bright, 25, and Jeffrey Medcalf, of the 1100 block of Briarhurst in West County, were charged in January with second-degree burglary and felony stealing in the Dec. 31 incident at the coach's …
Town and Country police are investigating after someone entered a home during the daytime hours and reportedly stole the jewelry and other items.
The following information was supplied by the Town and Country Police Department. (Sign up here for the FREE Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.) Town and Country police are investigating after numerous pieces of jewelry and a silver serving set were reportedly stolen from a home. In an email, police stated that between between 9:50 a.m. and 3 p.m., April 8, the items were stolen from home in the 1500 block of Mason Hill Court. Police said there was no forced entry during the theft. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Lieutenant Rick Kranz at 314-587-2860 or at kranzrg@town-and-country.org. Anonymous tips can also be called in to St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). Police …
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Friday, April 5, 2013
Town and Country police are reminding residents to lock their car doors after recent overnight thefts.
The following information was supplied by the Town and Country Police Department. (For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) Town and Country police are alerting residents to recent thefts from vehicles and reminding them to lock their car doors. Authorities sent out the details in an email this week. Police said a number of unlocked cars in the Bryn Wyck neighborhood, between Conway and Ladue roads, had items stolen during the overnight hours of March 28. The email also stated that several weeks ago police received reports of items being stolen from unlocked cars in the Cheshire Farm and Conway Road area. Read Previous Stories: Anyone with information on these thefts is asked to contact Town and Country Police …
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Friday, March 15, 2013
Town and Country police are searching for suspects after two burglaries Friday. They are also searching for an Isuzu Trooper and anyone who may have seen anything suspicious.
The following information was supplied by the Town and Country Police Department. Police are searching for suspects after two separate attempted burglaries Friday. One incident involved a group of men wearing ball caps and jump suits. Police released the following details in an email alert Friday and are asking anyone with information to call police. A burglary occurred around 11am this morning (March 15) in the 1700 block of Topping Road. The suspect(s) forced open the French doors on the southwest side of the house and apparently made entry a short distance into the residence when a motion alarm was activated. The burglar(s) fled and nothing was taken. This afternoon we had an attempt burglary in the 700 block of Stifel Ridge Court in …
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Police said the Thomas Cho stole a camera lens, televisions, a laptop and other items. Cho also is charged with thefts in Kirkwood.
*The following information was supplied by court documents. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. A man is accused of breaking into a Town and Country church two times, stealing electronics and other items. Thomas Cho, 37, of the 2400 block of Rustic Ridge in the West Overland area of unincorporated St. Louis County, was charged March 5 with two counts each of second-degree burglary and felony stealing. (For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) Town and Country Police said Cho broke into Covenant Presbyterian Church at 2413 New Ballas Road between 9:30 a.m. July 22 and 3 p.m. July 24 and stole a camera lens. Police said he also broke into the church between 6 p.m. July 17 and 8 a.m. July 18 and …
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Police are investigating after a back door was forced open and jewelry was stolen from a Town and Country home.
The following information was supplied by the Town and Country Police Department. (Sign up here for the FREE Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.) Police are searching for suspects after a burglary in the 1000 block of Wellington Terrace in Town and Country, located off Clayton Road east of Weidman Road. Authorities stated in an email that the crime occurred between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Friday, March 1. According to investigators, a rear door was forced open and that is how access was gained to the home. Jewelry was stolen from the master bedroom. Police urge residents to call 911 if they observe any suspicious people, vehicles or activity in their neighborhoods or contact Town and Country police dispatch at 314-737-4600. …
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Sunday, March 3, 2013
Manchester police report arrests after shoplifting at local retailers.
The following information was supplied by the Manchester Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. (Sign up here for the FREE Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.) Feb. 17: 200 block Highlands Boulevard Drive Stealing: A subject was arrested after allegedly stealing from the Manchester Highlands Walmart. Police said he hid the merchandise on himself as he left the store. Feb. 17: 200 block Highlands Boulevard Drive Stealing: One person was arrested for stealing a cell phone case from the Manchester Highlands Walmart. Feb. 17: 14400 block Andersohn Drive Stealing: One person was arrested after allegedly stealing merchandise from the Manchester Kohl's store. Anyone with information on these …
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Friday, March 1, 2013
Check out the round up of stories related to public safety activity in or near the cities of Town and Country or Manchester during the month of February.
(Sign up here for the FREE Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.) In case you missed them, these are the top stories related to police or fire activity published in February 2013 from incidents in Town and Country and Manchester.
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Manchester police are investigating after one car was stolen from a driveway and another had its roof smashed in.
The following information was supplied by the Manchester Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. (Sign up here for the FREE Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.) Feb. 14: 900 block Broadhurst Drive Burglary: Detectives are investigating after a resident reported electronics were stolen from a home. Authorities note there was was no sign of forced entry. Feb. 14: 1600 block Brandon Park Drive Stealing: Detectives are investigating a report of a watch that went missing during a residential move. Feb. 19: 900 block Hanna Road Police are investigating a report of a stolen vehicle. Investigators stated it was left unlocked in the driveway with the keys inside. Feb. 19: 400 block Spring …
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10:16 am on Sunday, May 12, 2013
Agreed. Just because a thief or vandal else clearly does wrong, does not mean the victim is necessarily "right" or blameless. It also doesn't mean they have equal blame or most of it. Such black and white thinking on this board. Sometimes victims couldn't have done anything better. Sometimes we can all learn something from the situation...like locking things up and keeping valuables out of sight. more ›