Crime Log: Suspect Opens Credit Card Accounts Following Webster Groves Theft

The Webster Groves crime log from June 12 through June 18.

Monday, June 13                           

• Two pressure washers were stolen from an open garage in the 800 block of Hawkins Place. A suspect has been identified and police are investigating.

Tuesday, June 14                           

• A 1996 Toyota Camry was stolen some time overnight while parked in the 400 block of Fairview Avenue. for details on recent vehicle thefts in Webster Groves.

• A laptop computer was stolen from another parked and unlocked vehicle during the same time as the above incident in the 400 block of Fairview Avenue.
• A purse was taken from an unlocked vehicle that was parked in the victim’s garage in the 300 block of Gray Avenue. The purse contained $250 cash, checkbooks and other personal items.
• A XM radio receiver and sunglasses were taken from an unlocked vehicle parked on the street in the 500 block of Atalanta Avenue.
• Two vehicles were damaged while parked on the lot of Edgewood Children's Center at 330 North Gore Avenue.

Thursday, June 16

• Someone stole several pieces of jewelry from a residence in the first block of South Rock Hill Road. The suspect opened credit card accounts using the victim’s information. Police are investigating and have a person of interest.

Friday, June 17

• A 1986 GMC Safari was taken from the parking lot of the McDonald's at 4 South Old Orchard Ave., some time between 7 p.m. and midnight. for details on recent vehicle thefts in Webster Groves.