Crime & Safety

Crime Log: DWI Arrests, Store Fight and an Illicit Sleepover

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

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

Wednesday, March 14
A person grabbed clothing valued at nearly $2,700 from , 1155 , before fleeing. A witness provided license plate information for the suspect's vehicle. An investigation was ongoing.

Three women—ages 16, 17 and 26—were arrested on suspicion of stealing sunglasses at , 2134 Saint Louis Galleria. The 16-year-old was released to her parents, and the other two were released pending a review of the case by state prosecutors.

A 16-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting at , 1550 Saint Louis Galleria. He was turned over to juvenile officials when his parents could not be reached.

Two 16-year-old women were arrested on suspicion of shoplifting at Macy's. They were turned over to juvenile officials.

Thursday, March 15
A burglary happened at an unoccupied private residence in the 1600 block of Bredell Avenue.

A man suspected of having been intoxicated was hospitalized and had his blood drawn after a one-car accident on Highway 40 at Brentwood Boulevard. Officers arrived to find the driver unresponsive. They later found he had marijuana with him. Charges were not filed because lab analysis had not been made available.

A victim told police two people forced her to withdraw $400 from an ATM at the Galleria. They implied they had a weapon, the victim said. An investigation was ongoing.

A 30-year-old woman was stopped at , 1442 Saint Louis Galleria, after the store manager recognized her as the person who had stolen a jacket from the business the previous day. He had seen her on security footage. She was released, and the issue was sent to the city's prosecutor for review.

Two juveniles were taken into custody on suspicion of shoplifting at Macy's. They were released to their parents. The issue was forwarded to family court.

Friday, March 16
A man who didn't have a driver's license or insurance was taken into a custody after a two-car accident on Highway 40 at Big Bend Boulevard. There were outstanding warrants for his arrest, and his vehicle was impounded. Police said they later found drugs packaged for distribution. They planned to seek warrants.

A homeowner in the 9000 block of Monmouth Drive learned she owned Florida property she did not purchase. It came to light while she refinanced her home. An investigation was ongoing.

Two juveniles were taken into custody on suspicion of shoplifting at Macy's. Both were left with the family court because their parents could not pick them up.

Saturday, March 17
A 41-year-old man was arrested on unrelated charges after police responded to a report of a fight in one of the rooms at , 8011 Galleria Parkway. Police were seeking a state warrant for assault.

Sunday, March 18
Three men grabbed Polo-brand shirts from Macy's before running out the business' south entrance to a waiting vehicle driven by another man. A Macy's employee identified one of the suspects, who was identified in a photo lineup. An arrest warrant has been issued for the suspect. An investigation was ongoing.

Tuesday, March 20
Three women are suspected of having stolen 16 pairs of swimming trunks from , 2126 Saint Louis Galleria. An employee discovered the crime while reviewing inventory and later reviewing surveillance footage. The case has been sent to the detective bureau.

Thursday, March 22
A 32-year-old man was arrested on outstanding traffic warrants and on suspicion of possessing drug paraphernalia. It happened during a traffic stop in the 6300 block of Clayton Road.

A wallet and cellphone were reported stolen from a vehicle parked at , 8001 Dale Ave. The perpetrator stole the victim's keys from an unsecured locker inside the building, the victim told police.

Friday, March 23
Two 18-year-old women were arrested on suspicion of stealing at Macy's. They received summonses before being released.

Saturday, March 24
A 25-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of trespassing at Dillard's. It appears she hid in the store overnight, police said. She received a summons before being released.

A 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct and marijuana possession at a MetroLink station in the 8000 block of Galleria Parkway. Police received a report that the man had been drinking alcohol at the train station, a violation of MetroLink rules. Police found marijuana in his pocket and arrested him. They planned to send the issue to state prosecutors for a review.

A 34-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of stealing at , 1491 Saint Louis Galleria. She was being held until the city's prosecutor could review the case.

Electronics and a book bag were stolen in two car break-ins at the parking lot of , 7960 Clayton Rd.

Monday, March 26
A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of trespassing at the Galleria because police said he had been banned from the mall because of earlier arrests. He was being held until the city's prosecutor could review the case.

A laptop, a purse and clothing were taken in two car break-ins in the Galleria parking garage.

Tuesday, March 27
A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of stealing a cellphone at a medical office building, 1031 Bellevue Avenue. The victim reported the device missing from her desk. Police said the man, who had been in the office, admitted to the theft and returned the phone. He received a summons.

A 30-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting at Dillard's. She received a summons before being released.

Wednesday, March 28
A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving with a suspended license and marijuana possession after a traffic stop in the 1200 block of Brentwood Boulevard. Police said they found the drug in his wallet and a sock.

A victim reported that someone opened a checking account in his name and then overdrew from it. The account was opened at U.S. Bank, 6600 Clayton Rd. An investigation was ongoing.

Two people stole more than $2,000 in blue jeans from True Religion. Then they ran to a waiting car. An investigation was ongoing.

Thursday, March 29
A 48-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated on Highway 40 at Big Bend Boulevard.

A Delaware business owner reported fraud after the company's credit card information was used to make a purchase at Macy's. An investigation was ongoing.

Friday, March 30
A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and marijuana possession in the 1200 block of Boland Police. It happened during a traffic stop. He received summonses before being released.

Saturday, March 31
A store manager and a customer accused each other of assault after fighting at Jimmy Jazz Store, 2129 Saint Louis Galleria. An investigation was ongoing.

A 59-year-old man was taken to a hospital for psychological evaluation after he interfered with customers and spoke incoherently at BlackFinn American Grille, 1147 Saint Louis Galleria.

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.


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