Concealed Gun Found in Galleria Shoplifter's Purse, Police Say

Shaquilla East was charged with unlawful use of a weapon after being detained for stealing at the mall.

Posted Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 3:47 pm CT|Updated Tue, May 7, 2013 at 5:26 pm CT

A woman caught shoplifting at the St. Louis Galleria also was carrying a concealed handgun, police said.

Shaquilla East, 19, of the 4900 block of Plover Avenue in St. Louis, was charged April 18 with unlawful use of a weapon.

Richmond Heights Police said East was detained for shoplifting on April 17 at the Galleria. When police searched her purse, they found a handgun.

East was released from St. Louis County Justice Center Friday. Bail was set at $7.500.

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