Burglary on Highland Terrace, Tire Thefts, Credit Card Fraud and More

The Richmond Heights Police Department reported the following incidents on its website.

Tuesday, May 15
A 17-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of stealing at , 1105 . He received a summons before being released.

A man watched someone steal a compound miter saw from his vehicle in the 7100 block of Oakland Avenue. The victim got license plate information about the suspect vehicle, and an investigation was underway.

A 16-year-old was detained on suspicion of fraudulently using an American Express card to buy a pair of tennis shoes at Jimmy Jazz, 2129 Saint Louis Galleria. An investigation revealed the card had been stolen. The card holder could not be reached, so the juvenile was released. The was expected to review the case.

A license plate was stolen overnight from a vehicle in the 7700 block of Dale Avenue.

Thursday, May 17
A perpetrator stole about $60 worth of merchandise from , 1550 Saint Louis Galleria. The perpetrator fled to a vehicle, and police obtained information about the vehicle. An investigation was underway.

Shoes with a total value of $219 were stolen from , 1114 Brentwood Blvd. Police obtained license plate information and were investigating the case.

Friday, May 18
An investigation into possible stealing and property damage is underway after an incident at a parking garage, 22 The Boulevard. The victim was walking to his vehicle on the garage's second level when he heard its alarm sounding. He ran to the car and saw a person standing next to it. The person ran to a Chevrolet Camaro driven by another person, and the two fled the scene.

A male perpetrator returned only part of what he had stolen at , 1442 Saint Louis Galleria, before running to a red Mustang and fleeing the scene. It happened after the store's manager chased the perpetrator. Mall security obtained the car's license plate information, and an investigation was underway.

Two 14-year-old men were arrested on suspicion of stealing at Macy's. They were released to their parents, and the case was forwarded to the Family Court.

A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of stealing at Dillard's. He had also just eaten a meal at without paying for it, police said. He was being held while police applied for a municipal warrant.

A cellphone was stolen at , 2138 Saint Louis Galleria. The victim apparently put the phone on the counter and left. Video shows a perpetrator taking the phone.

A purse and its contents were reported stolen at , 7960 Clayton Rd.

The door handle of a vehicle was damaged overnight at the parking garage, 6420 Clayton Rd.

Saturday, May 19
The door handle of a vehicle was damaged overnight at the SSM St. Mary's parking garage. The perpetrator entered the vehicle but took nothing.

A , 7910 Clayton Rd. The perpetrator handed the teller a note requesting money and stating that she had a gun. She never displayed a weapon and ran away before getting money. The perpetrator was last seen running toward East Linden Avenue.

A perpetrator stole $977 worth of merchandise from True Religion before running away.

A 15-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of stealing at Macy's. She was taken to the Family Court after her mother said she was unable to pick her up.

Two juveniles were arrested on suspicion of stealing at , 6600 Clayton Rd. They were released to their parents. The case has been sent to the Family Court.

Sunday, May 20
Two juveniles were arrested on suspicion of stealing at Macy's. They were released to their parents. The case has been sent to the Family Court.

Monday, May 21
A 54-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of stealing at Dillard's. She was being held while police applied for a warrant.

A 14-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of stealing at , 2073 Saint Louis Galleria. No parent or guardian could be located, so she was taken to Family Court.

A front license plate was stolen from a vehicle in the Galleria parking lot.

Tuesday, May 22
A 19-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of stealing at Macy's. She received a summons before being released.

Two juveniles were arrested on suspicion of stealing at Macy's. One was released to parents, and the other was taken to Family Court when parents and guardians could not be reached.

A Cannondale bicycle, a gold necklace and a Breathalyzer were stolen from a vehicle parked in the driveway of a home in the 2000 block of Princeton Place. The victim said the vehicle had been locked at the time, but police found no sign of forced entry.

Wednesday, May 23
A 42-year-old man is suspected of having fraudulently obtained a store voucher at Schnucks. Police said he took merchandise without paying for it, returned it and gave his signature in exchange for the voucher.

Thursday, May 24
Tires and wheels were stolen overnight from two vehicles parked in the lot of , 1633 Laclede Station Rd.

A 26-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of stealing at the Galleria. She received a summons before being released.

Friday, May 25
A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of stealing at Schnucks. He was being held on a $250 bond.

A 24-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of stealing at Love Culture. She was being held until police could apply for a warrant because of her lengthy arrest record.

Saturday, May 26
One adult and two juveniles were arrested on suspicion of stealing at , 1453 Saint Louis Galleria. The adult was booked, while the juveniles were taken to the Family Court.

A victim reported that his iPhone was stolen while he was playing basketball at , 8001 Dale Avenue.

Sunday, May 27
A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of stealing at Macy's. He was being held so police could apply for a municipal warrant because of his lengthy criminal history.

Cash and a computer were stolen from a home in the 1200 block of Highland Terrace. The perpetrator entered the house by forcing open a back door.

Monday, May 28
A victim told police that someone stole his mountain bike from his garage in the 1700 block of Princeton Place. It happened during the previous week.

A 17-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of stealing at Macy's. He was being held so police could apply for a municipal warrant.

An employee reported that her cellphone was stolen while she worked at Accessorize, 26 The Boulevard.

A patient at the SSM St. Mary's Behavioral Health Unit claimed another patient assaulted him. The victim signed a complaint, which will be reviewed by the city's prosecuting attorney.

Tuesday, May 29
Two people were arrested on suspicion of assault in the 1100 block of Moorlands Drive. One person allowed another to come back to the apartment to get personal items, and the fight followed, police said. Officials planned to seek municipal warrants.

Editor's note: Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch publishes crime log information for both Clayton and Richmond Heights. Richmond Heights provides crime updates on its website, as does Clayton. View the directory listing. For questions about this crime log, email nate.birt@patch.com.