Gun, $1,650 in Clothing Stolen

Manchester police are investigating reports of a missing gun and $1,650 in clothing that was reportedly stolen from a local business.

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.) April 9: 700 block Shallowford Drive Stealing: A resident reported his gun was stolen from his car. He told police it was concealed in his laptop case and he believes it may have been taken during a trip to Kingdom City, MO. April 10: 14300 block Manchester Road Property Damage/Stealing: A Garmin GPS was reportedly stolen after the passenger side window was broken out of a man's company work van. April 10: 14300 block Manchester Road Stealing: Detectives are investigating after a local business reported approximately $1,650 worth…

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Gun Stolen From Manchester Home

Manchester police are investigating a number of recent thefts, including a handgun that reportedly disappeared from a home.

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.) March 7: 500 block Spring Meadows Drive Stealing: A radar detector was stolen from a locked vehicle overnight.  March 8: 300 block Old Meramec Station Road Property Damage: Detectives are investigating after two public restrooms were damaged. March 10: 200 block Enchanted Parkway Stealing: Detectives are investigating after a handgun went missing from a home. March 10: 14400 block Andersohn Stealing: One person was arrested after allegedly leaving the Manchester Kohl's store with a stolen bottle of perfume. The person was later …

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President Obama's New Gun Control Plan Released Wednesday

The president issued 23 executive actions and is urging Americans to pressure Congress to pass universal background checks on gun sales, ban military-style assault rifles and limit ammunition magazines. Share your thoughts here.

University City Mayor Shelley Welsch joined the ranks of several U.S. mayors Wednesday when she voiced support for President Barack Obama's gun control plan in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Newtown, CT. The president issued 23 executive actions and is urging Americans to put pressure on Congress to pass his proposed changes, including universal background checks on gun sales, a ban military-style assault rifles and limited ammunition magazines. Welsch, a member of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns coalition, issued a statement through the organization shortly after Obama spoke. "There are 33 Americans murdered with guns every day, and there's something we can do to stop the bloodshed. So why in the world would we …

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No Charges After Loaded Gun Scare Behind Parkway South High School

Police tell Patch they turned their case into prosecutors shortly after the December incident and prosecutors decided no criminal charges would be filed.

Manchester police tell Patch prosecutors decided not to file charges against the 19-year-old Webster Groves man who prompted four Parkway schools to go into "lockout" mode Dec. 17 while police searched nearby woods for the teen who posessed a loaded shotgun. (For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) No one was injured during the incident and the teen finally surrendered peacefully to authorities. Manchester Police Chief Tim Walsh said his investigators presented the case to the St. Louis County Prosecutors office shortly after the incident, which is normal procedure, but prosecutors determined they would not file criminal charges against the teen. (Read Related Story: Suicidal Suspect Caught, Caused 'Lockout' at 4 …

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Employee's Gun Stolen From Manchester Shopping Center

Police are searching for a gun that was stolen earlier this month.

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.) Dec. 15: 400 block Lafayette Center  Stealing from an Auto: A employee of a local business reported the theft of a handgun from his vehicle.   Anyone with information on these crimes is asked to contact the Manchester Police Department at 636-527-9200. Anonymous tips can be made to the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-317-TIPS (8477).   *Please contact Local Editor Gabrielle Biondo with any questions regarding the above reports.

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Shotgun Was Loaded When Seized by Police Near Parkway Schools

Police shared new details about the search for a suicidal suspect with a loaded shotgun near Parkway schools Monday evening. They said he bought the gun at South Side Guns.

Parkway Alerts Parents About 'Lockout' Incident in Email After Ordeal

This email alert was sent to Parkway parents Monday night after four schools went into "lockout" as police searched for a suicidal man with a gun Monday evening.

Fight Leads to Gun Drawn in Traffic Near Highway 141 and Big Bend

Police are still trying to determine what led up to a fight that ended with a gun drawn by a Eureka fireman near Highway 141 and Big Bend Road Friday.

Fight Leads to Gun Drawn in Traffic Near Highway 141 and Big Bend

Police are still trying to determine what led up to a fight that ended with a gun drawn by a Eureka fireman near Highway 141 and Big Bend Road Friday.

UPDATED: 7:05 p.m., Friday- St. Louis County police tell Patch they are investigating after a man broke out a gun to apparently break up a fight in the middle of traffic at the intersection of Highway 141 and Big Bend Road Friday afternoon. St. Louis County Police Officer Randy Vaughn tells Patch police got the call around 3 p.m. Friday of a road rage incident at the intersection.  Investigators are still trying to determine what led up to the brawl and a gun being brandished, but Manchester Police Chief Tim Walsh tells Patch a fight broke out and a Eureka firefighter pulled out a gun in an apparent attempt to break it up. Vaughn tells Patch, initially it appeared to be a continuation of an alleged robbery in Manchester. He said initial …

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Theft From Manchester Cars Tops Recent Crime Reports

Residents should remove valuables from cars and lock their vehicles. Thieves are targeting cars in Manchester.

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.) Manchester police detectives are investigating the following recently reported crimes. Sept. 3: 1600 block Award Drive Stealing: A resident reported that $25 was stolen from a vehicle overnight.  Sept. 3: 800 block Garonne Drive  Stealing: Police report that two GPS units and a laptop were stolen from a car overnight.   Sept. 3: 100 block Morewood Drive  Stealing: Police stated that a A GPS unit was stolen from an unlocked vehicle overnight. Sept. 3: 800 block Pebblefield Terrace   Stealing: A stolen credit card was used after a …

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