Police: Man Punches Officer After Creating Disturbance, Fleeing

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

Wednesday, March 7
A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting at , 1491 . He was being held until the city's prosecutor could review the case.

Thursday, March 8
A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of trespassing at , 6420 Clayton Rd. Police said he was found sleeping in a waiting area after having been banned from the hospital. He received a summons before being released.

A victim reported having her wallet stolen after she left it on a table while getting a drink at , 1445 Saint Louis Galleria.

Friday, March 9
Two women, ages 22 and 42, were arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct after police said they fought in the mall. They were being held until the city's prosecutor could review the case.

A victim reported having her cellphone stolen after she briefly left it on the checkout counter at , 2055 Saint Louis Galleria. An investigation was ongoing.

Saturday, March 10
A 17-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer on a sidewalk near Galleria Parkway and Interstate 170. He and another man created a disturbance, then ran from officers, police said. Police stopped the 17-year-old, who they said then punched an officer before being subdued. He was being held until the city's prosecutor could review the case. The other man could not be found.

Tuesday, March 13
A victim reported that a riding saddle was stolen from her storage locker at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of South Big Bend Boulevard.

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