Crime & Safety

Police Log: Upset At Animal Control & Chasing A Child With A Knife

A look at recent incidents under investigation by the Olivette Police Department.

February 12

A juvenile student struck a police officer after police were called to respond to the school for a disturbance in the 9100 block of Old Bonhomme.

February 11

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Subject arrested for stealing less than $500 of scrap metal from a business on Baur Blvd.

February 7

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  • Police seized a pair of knives brought to school in the 9100 block of Old Bonhomme.
  • Subject attempted to fraudulently obtain a prescription from Walgreens pharmacy by calling in a prescription and impersonating a doctor. The case is under investigation.

February 6

A man was asked not to return to the St. Louis County Animal Control facility after he became irate over fines incurred by his dog.

February 5

A woman was arrested after chasing her 10 year old child with a knife and making threats. The child was not injured and is staying with family.

February 4

  • An elderly woman was missing from an area of Dielman Road in the middle of the night and was located after six hours.  The woman was taken to a local hospital.
  • Unknown subjects entered a home on Dielman Rd. while residents were asleep and stole a purse, clothing and electronics valued at more than $500.

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