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May 2024 Crime Summaries
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Richmond Heights Police Department

May 2024 Crime Summaries

DATE

LOCATION

NATURE

DESCRIPTION

05/01/24

1105 St. Louis Galleria

Dillards

Larceny

A juvenile shoplifter was taken into custody for stealing $300 worth of merchandise from Dillards. The juvenile was later released to the custody of a parent.

05/01/24

1402 S Hanley Rd

Circle K

Stolen Auto

A vehicle was stolen from the parking lot of Circle K. The vehicle was unlocked and the owner’s purse and keys were inside.

05/02/24

7960 Clayton Rd

Tropicana Lanes

Disturbance

Officers responded to Tropicana Lanes for a disturbance involving a group of subjects arguing inside. One subject was arrested for outstanding warrants and the others were asked to leave the business.

05/02/24

6600 Clayton Rd

Schnucks

Trespassing

A subject who had previously been banned from Schnucks was arrested and charged with Trespassing.

05/02/24

1070 S Brentwood Blvd

First Community Credit Union

Fraud

The bank reported that a subject cashed two checks on a closed account.

05/02/24

1151 St. Louis Galleria

Helium Comedy Club

Disturbance

Officers responded to the Helium Comedy Club for a terminated employee causing a disturbance. The subject had left but was located nearby and displayed a large knife and made threatening statements to the officers.  One of the officers tackled the subject and disarmed him. The subject was arrested and charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Resisting Arrest. The case was presented to the St. Louis County Prosecutor and the subject was ordered to be held on a $250,000 bond.

05/03/24

7200 block of Bruno Ave

Private residence

Stolen Auto

A resident reported that his vehicle was stolen from in front of his residence overnight.

05/03/24

7200 block of Dale Ave

Private residence

Trespassing

A resident reported a suspicious person inside her backyard. The subject had left prior to officers arrival but was found pleasuring himself in the parking lot of St. Luke’s Catholic Church. The subject was arrested and charged with Sexual Misconduct and Trespassing.

05/04/24

7960 Clayton Rd

Tropicana Lanes

Property Damage

The victim reported that the sunroof of his vehicle was damaged while parked in the Tropicana Lanes parking lot.

05/04/24

2100 block of Princeton Place

Private residence

Larceny

A resident reported several items were stolen from her unlocked vehicle overnight.

05/04/24

6420 Clayton Rd

St. Mary’s Hospital

Missing Person

Hospital staff reported that a patient suffering from dementia was missing. The subject was later located, unharmed, at a bakery in south St. Louis City.

05/04/24

1300 block of Boland Place

Private residence

Property Damage

A resident reported their vehicle broken into overnight. No property was reported stolen.

05/04/24

1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macys

Larceny

A shoplifter was arrested for stealing $100 worth of merchandise from Macys.

05/04/24

1700 S Hanley Rd

Menards

Larceny

Two shoplifters stole $900 worth of merchandise from Menards.

05/05/24

7700 block of W Bruno Ave

Private residence

Flourishing of a Weapon

A subject who had been evicted from the property displayed a firearm and threatened to shoot a neighbor who confronted him. The subject fled prior to officers arrival but was located behind a vacant residence in Maplewood. The subject was arrested and charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

05/05/24

8101 Dale Ave

Courtyard by Marriott

Larceny

The victim reported the license plate was stolen from her vehicle while parked in the Courtyard by Marriott parking lot.

05/06/24

1700 S Hanley Rd

Menards

Larceny

Two shoplifters were arrested for stealing $100 worth of merchandise from Menards.

05/06/24

7700 block of St. Albans Ave

Private residence

Larceny

A resident reported that their wallet was stolen from their unlocked vehicle overnight.

05/07/24

1120 S Brentwood Blvd

Rally House

Trespassing

A subject previously banned from Rally House for shoplifting was arrested and charged with Trespassing.

05/07/24

1161 St. Louis Galleria

The Sunglass Hut

Larceny

A shoplifter was arrested for stealing $400 worth of merchandise from The Sunglass Hut.

05/07/24

6420 Clayton Rd

St. Mary’s Hospital

Assault

A subject was arrested for assaulting her friend who is a patient at St. Mary’s Hospital.

05/08/24

Ridgetop Drive and Surrey Hills Drive

Private residences

Burglary

A resident reported that they were awakened by their dog barking and a door slamming. They then discovered that the garage door was open and their vehicle had been gone through. Surveillance camera footage showed four subjects had entered the garage and entered his vehicle. Another resident in the Ridgetop subdivision reported a similar incident at their residence and another occurred in Surrey Hills. Nothing of value was reported stolen in any of the incidents. The same subjects committed a similar crime in the City of Frontenac later that morning and stole two vehicles. Investigation is ongoing.

05/08/24

Hanley Downs St

Private residence

Larceny

A resident reported that a firearm was stolen from her unlocked vehicle overnight.

05/08/24

Hanley Downs St

Private residence

Larceny

A resident reported that her purse was stolen from her unlocked vehicle overnight.

05/08/24

1700 S Hanley Rd

Menards

Larceny

A subject was arrested for stealing a Menards employee’s cell phone.

05/09/24

1200 S Brentwood Blvd

Waterway Carwash

Disturbance

Officers responded to Waterway Carwash for a subject causing a disturbance. The subject was arrested for Public Intoxication.

05/09/24

6600 Clayton Rd

Schnucks

Larceny

A shoplifter was arrested for stealing $100 worth of groceries from Schnucks.

05/09/24

1700 block of McCready Ave

Private residence

Disturbance

An officer patrolling the area observed two subjects arguing in front of a residence. The subjects were neighbors arguing over property lines. One of the subjects was arrested for outstanding warrants.

05/09/24

2133 St. Louis Galleria

Champs

Larceny

A shoplifter stole $500 worth of merchandise from Champs.

05/10/24

1100 block of Terrace Drive

Private residence

Larceny

A resident reported that their wallet was stolen from their unlocked vehicle overnight.

05/10/24

1453 St. Louis Galleria

Nordstrom

Larceny

A shoplifter stole $1,300 worth of merchandise from Nordstrom.

05/11/24

1100 block of E Linden Ave

Stolen Auto

A vehicle reported stolen from another jurisdiction was found abandoned in the 1100 block of E Linden Ave.

05/11/24

2466 St. Louis Galleria

H & M

Larceny

A shoplifter was arrested for stealing merchandise from H & M.

05/11/24

1453 St. Louis Galleria

Nordstrom

Larceny

A shoplifter was arrested for stealing $900 worth of merchandise from Nordstrom.

05/11/24

2407 St. Louis Galleria

Sephora

Larceny

A shoplifter was arrested for stealing $300 worth of merchandise from Sephora.

05/11/24

2407 St. Louis Galleria

Sephora

Larceny

Two shoplifters attempted to steal $2,300 worth of merchandise from Sephora. When an officer attempted to stop the subjects they attempted to push her out of the way in order to escape. Both were taken into custody and held on $75,000 cash only bond.

05/11/24

7100 block of Nashville Ave

Private residence

Flourishing of a Weapon

A resident was arrested after he threatened a rideshare driver that was dropping off passengers in front of his residence. The subject allegedly displayed a firearm and threatened to shoot the driver if he did not move his vehicle.

05/11/24

1161 St. Louis Galleria

The Sunglass Hut

Larceny

Three shoplifters stole $2,000 worth of merchandise from The Sunglass Hut.

05/11/24

1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macys

Larceny

A shoplifter was arrested for stealing $200 worth of merchandise from Macys.

05/12/24

6600 Clayton Rd

Schnucks

Trespassing

A subject previously banned from Schnucks for shoplifting was arrested for Trespassing.

05/12/24

1161 St. Louis Galleria

The Sunglass Hut

Larceny

A shoplifter stole $500 worth of merchandise from The Sunglass Hut.

05/12/24

6710 Clayton Rd

St. Louis Modern Chinese School

Larceny

A parent reported that their child’s laptop computer was stolen from the school.

05/12/24

2407 St. Louis Galleria

Sephora

Larceny

A shoplifter stole merchandise from Sephora.

05/12/24

6420 Clayton Rd

St. Mary’s Hospital

Assault

A nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital reported she was physically assaulted by a patient in the Psychiatric Unit. The incident was referred to the Richmond Heights Prosecutor.

05/13/24

8000 block of Galleria Parkway

Narcotics

A subject was arrested for possession of suspected narcotics during a pedestrian check.

05/13/24

8500 block of Bryan Ave

Private residence

Larceny

A resident reported a backpack containing a laptop computer was stolen from their unlocked vehicle overnight.

05/14/24

1325 Boland Place

Altair Apartments

Stolen Auto

A vehicle was stolen from the Altair Apartments parking garage while the owner was out of town. The vehicle was located later that evening abandoned in St. Louis City.

05/14/24

2454 St. Louis Galleria

Bath and Body Works

Larceny

A shoplifter was arrested for stealing $100 worth of merchandise from Bath and Body Works.

05/14/24

22 The Boulevard

The Boulevard parking garage

Trespassing

A subject was asked to leave The Boulevard parking garage by Boulevard security personnel but refused. Officers responded and attempted to arrest the subject for Trespassing after he continued to refuse to leave the property. The subject resisted arrest and a Taser was deployed in order to place the subject in handcuffs. The subject was held pending warrant application with the Richmond Heights Prosecutor.

05/15/24

6600 Clayton Rd

Schnucks

Larceny

A shoplifter was arrested for stealing $100 worth of alcohol from Schnucks.

05/15/24

1700 S Hanley Rd

Menards

Larceny

A shoplifter was arrested for stealing $100 worth of merchandise from Menards.

05/15/24

2073 St. Louis Galleria

Claire’s

Larceny

A subject got his ears pierced then ran out of the store when asked for payment.

05/15/24

1105 St. Louis Galleria

Dillards

Larceny

A shoplifter grabbed $1,500 worth of clothing from Dillards and ran out of the store without paying.

05/16/24

S Brentwood Blvd @ Galleria Parkway

Assault

The victim stated he was assaulted during an altercation with a subject while walking in front of Crate and Barrel. The subject was found hiding behind First Community Credit Union and was arrested.

05/17/24

1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macys

Larceny

A shoplifter stole $1,500 worth of perfume from Macys.

05/18/24

1700 block of Bellevue Ave

Private residence

Harassment

A subject was arrested for Harassment after officers conducted an investigation into an on-going dispute between neighbors.

05/18/24

1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macys

Larceny

A shoplifter was arrested for stealing $900 worth of merchandise from Macys.

05/19/24

6706 Clayton Rd

Esquire Theater

Larceny

A vehicle was broken into while parked in the Esquire Theater parking lot. A firearm was reported stolen.

05/19/24

S Big Bend Blvd @ Lindbergh Dr

Narcotics Violation

An officer patrolling the area observed a vehicle driving erratically with one flat tire. The vehicle was stopped and the driver and passenger were arrested after being found in possession of suspected narcotics and a firearm.

05/19/24

1530 S Hanley Rd

QuikTrip

Trespassing

A subject previously banned from QuikTrip for shoplifting was arrested and charged with Trespassing.

05/19/24

1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macys

Larceny

A juvenile shoplifter was taken into custody for stealing $300 worth of merchandise from Macys. The juvenile had been entered as a runaway from another jurisdiction and was taken to the juvenile detention center.

05/19/24

1700 S Hanley Rd

Menards

Larceny

A shoplifter was arrested for stealing $150 worth of merchandise from Menards.

05/19/24

7700 block of W Ranken Ave

Private residence

Trespassing

A resident reported a relative who has been arrested several times for trespassing on their property had returned. Officers responded and arrested the subject who was again charged with Trespassing.

05/20/24

6420 Clayton Rd

St. Mary’s Hospital

Trespassing

A subject who had been medically discharged was arrested for Trespassing after refusing to leave the property when asked by security. During the arrest, the subject assaulted an RH officer. The subject was held awaiting warrant application with the RH Prosecutor.

05/20/24

1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macys

Larceny

Three shoplifters grabbed $600 worth of merchandise and ran out of the store without paying.

05/21/24

7800 block of Wise Ave

Private residence

Larceny

A doctor reported that her surgical glasses were stolen from her unlocked vehicle overnight.

05/21/24

6600 Clayton Rd

Schnucks

Stolen Auto

The victim reported that her vehicle was stolen from the Schnucks parking lot while she was grocery shopping.

05/21/24

7700 block of St. Albans Ave

Private residence

Larceny

A resident reported that their backpack containing a laptop computer was stolen from their unlocked vehicle overnight. `

05/22/24

1161 St. Louis Galleria

The Sunglass Hut

Larceny

A shoplifter stole $500 worth of merchandise from The Sunglass Hut.

05/22/24

1700 S Hanley Rd

Menards

Larceny

Two shoplifters stole $500 worth of merchandise from Menards. When they realized they were being followed by security, they abandoned the stolen items and fled. Both subjects were located and arrested by responding officers.

05/22/24

6420 Clayton Rd

St. Mary’s Hospital

Trespassing

A subject previously banned from St. Mary’s Hospital was arrested and charged with Trespassing when he returned.

05/23/24

1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macys

Larceny

A juvenile was taken into custody for stealing $150 worth of merchandise from Macys. The juvenile had been reported as a runaway and was remanded to the custody of her guardian.

05/24/24

8040 Clayton Rd

Homewood Suites

Property Damage

A vehicle was broken into while parked in the Homewood Suites parking lot overnight. No property was reported stolen.

05/24/24

8101 Dale Ave

Courtyard by Marriott

Property Damage

A vehicle was broken into while parked in the Courtyard by Marriott parking lot overnight. No property was reported stolen.

05/24/24

1325 Boland Place

Altair Apartments

Property Damage

A resident reported their vehicle had been broken into and rummaged through while parked in the Altair Apartments parking garage. No property was reported stolen.

05/24/24

1600 block of Hunter Ave

Private residence

Property Damage

A resident reported that their vehicle was broken into while parked on the street in front of his house. No property was reported stolen.

05/24/24

7900 block of Bennett Ave

Private residence

Stolen Auto

A resident reported that their vehicle was stolen from in front of their residence overnight.  

05/24/24

1325 Boland Place

Altair Apartments

Larceny

The victim reported that their vehicle was broken into while parked in the Altair Apartments parking garage. The victim reported that her wallet was stolen.

05/24/24

1209 S Big Bend Blvd

US Post Office

Fraud

The victim reported that a check he mailed at the Richmond Heights Post Office had been intercepted, altered, and cashed at an out of state bank.

05/24/24

1155 St. Louis Galleria

Galleria parking lot

Stolen Auto

A Nordstrom employee reported that her vehicle was stolen while parked in the Galleria parking lot.

05/25/24

7001 Clayton Rd

Bruce’s Mobile

Property Damage

The manager of Bruce’s Mobile reported that a subject had thrown a rock through one of the business’ windows. The next night, the subject was located and arrested by an officer patrolling the area.

05/25/24

1000 block of McKnight Rd

Private residence

Stolen Auto

A resident reported that their vehicle was stolen from in front of their residence overnight. The vehicle was recovered, abandoned, in St. Louis City four hours after the report was taken.

05/25/24

1105 St. Louis Galleria

Dillards

Urinating in Public

A woman was arrested after it was reported by Dillards’ employees that she had urinated on the floor inside the store.

05/25/24

2454 St. Louis Galleria

Bath and Body Works

Larceny

A shoplifter was arrested for stealing $200 worth of merchandise from Bath and Body Works. The subject was also in possession of merchandise stolen from several different stores within the Galleria.

05/25/24

1325 Boland Place

Altair Apartments

Property Damage

Another report was taken for a vehicle broken into while parked in the Altair Apartments parking garage. No property was reported stolen.

05/27/24

7447 Dale Ave

RH Public Safety Building

Property Damage

A subject recently released from custody by Brentwood PD, damaged a chair in the front lobby by throwing it against the wall. The subject was then transported by Brentwood EMS for a psychiatric evaluation.

05/27/24

8101 Dale Ave

Courtyard by Marriott

Larceny

A guest of the hotel that had been asked to leave by management the night before, reported that a family member had stolen items from her room.

05/27/24

1530 S Hanley Rd

QuikTrip

Narcotics Violation

A subject was arrested for possession of suspected methamphetamine during a pedestrian check at QuikTrip.

05/27/24

1220 S Big Bend Blvd

Fowler’s ZX

Trespassing

A subject was arrested for Trespassing after refusing to leave the business when asked by the cashier and officers.

05/28/24

1800 Princeton Place

MRH Elementary School

Larceny

A teacher at MRH Elementary reported that she believed her debit card was stolen by a student. The card was fraudulently used to make $250 worth of purchases.

05/28/24

1550 St. Louis Galleria

Macys

Larceny

A juvenile was taken into custody for stealing $500 worth of merchandise from Macys. The juvenile was later remanded to the custody of a parent and the incident was referred to Family Court.

05/28/24

W Bruno Ave @ Lindbergh Ave

Narcotics Violation

A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the driver after he was found in possession of suspected fentanyl.

05/29/24

7919 Jones Ave

RH Public Works

Trespassing

Officers responded to the RH Public Works facility to investigate a suspicious person. A subject was located sleeping inside one of the storage sheds and was arrested for Trespassing.

05/29/24

6600 Clayton Rd

Schnucks

Larceny

A shoplifter was arrested for stealing $40 worth of merchandise from Schnucks. The subject had been banned from Schnucks from a previous shoplifting incident and was additionally charged with Trespassing.

05/30/24

8135 Dale Ave

Drake’s

Stolen Auto

The victim reported that his vehicle was stolen while parked in Drake's parking lot. The victim stated he had left the keys inside the vehicle.

05/30/24

1105 St. Louis Galleria

Dillards

Larceny

A shoplifter was arrested for stealing $200 worth of merchandise from Dillards.

05/30/24

6420 Clayton Rd

St. Mary’s Hospital

Property Damage

An irate patient destroyed a hospital computer after he did not receive pain medication. The subject was arrested and charged with Destruction of Private Property.

05/30/24

1155 St. Louis Galleria

Galleria Mall

Trespassing9

A subject previously banned from the Galleria for shoplifting was arrested and charged with Trespassing after being observed inside the mall by security.

05/31/24

6420 Clayton Rd

St. Mary’s Hospital

Stolen Auto

The victim reported that his vehicle was stolen by an acquaintance after they dropped him off at the hospital.

05/31/24

1135 S Big Bend Blvd

Starrs

Larceny

A vehicle was broken into while parked in the Starr’s parking lot. A backpack containing a valuable piece of jewelry was stolen.

05/31/24

I 64 @ S Hanley Rd

Narcotics Violation

An officer conducting a traffic stop arrested the driver after he discovered that he was in possession of a large number of capsules believed to contain Fentanyl.