Crime & Safety

Clayton Police: Man Flashes Gun, Demands Money

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

Saturday, April 25

  • Graffiti was located in the 8300 Block of Shaw Park Drive.

Sunday, April 26

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  •  A cellular phone was reported stolen from a business in the 10 block of Gay Avenue. The cellular phone was left unattended and in plain view.
  • In the evening hours, a subject approached two couples in a parking garage, located in the 7700 Block of Bonhomme Avenue. The subject then displayed a handgun and demanded money from the couples. After taking an undisclosed amount of money, the subject left the scene. The handgun was later recovered. The suspect is identified as: 18-25 years old, black male, 5'10", and slim build. 

Tuesday, April 28

  • A vehicle was reported damaged while parked overnight in the 10 Block of South Central Avenue.

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