Clayton Police Blotter: Davis Place Fraud Calls Reported

The Clayton Police Department reported the following incidents on its website.

Aug. 21

• A victim reported an incident of fraud in Davis Place. The perpetrator told the victim in a phone call that their grandchild had been arrested in a foreign country and needed money in order to be released. Police advised Clayton residents to take care if an unfamiliar person calls and asks that they send money.

Aug. 25

• Another incident of fraud resembling the one that happened Aug. 21 was reported in Davis Place.

Aug. 26

• Loose change was taken from an unlocked vehicle in the 6400 block of Cecil Avenue.

Aug. 29

• A laptop, briefcase and sunglasses were reported missing following three vehicle break-ins in the 7700 block of Carondelet Avenue.

• Nothing was reported missing after a burglary in the 800 block of South Hanley Road. Forced entry happened through a rear window.

Editor's note: Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch publishes blotter information for both Clayton and Richmond Heights. Richmond Heights provides blotter updates on its website, as does Clayton. The directory listing may be viewed here. For questions about this blotter, email nate.birt@patch.com.