🌱 Carjacking Suspect + Solar Generation Sites In North STL

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in St. Louis. Let's have at it...

First, today's weather:

Sunny. High: 84 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories today in St. Louis:

1. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is searching for an individual in connection with a recent carjacking. The individual was caught on surveillance cameras and the department has shared photos with the public. The incident occurred at the Mobile Gas Station parking lot along St. Louis Avenue on Aug. 9. Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact the department. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
2. Ameren has announced plans to build solar generation sites in north St. Louis. The sites are part of Ameren Missouri's Neighborhood Solar Program. Construction will begin in late 2022 with completion expected by the end of 2023. The plan includes building 600 solar panels at the site. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
3. A new report indicates some St. Louis Bread Co. locations will be switching to Panera. The locations in St. Louis City and St. Louis County will be holding onto the name, but locations in the surrounding area will be making the switch to the national moniker. The chain first started in 1987 in Kirkwood and is a St. Louis staple. (KMOV4)

Today in St. Louis:

• Passport Scavenger Hunt At St. Louis County Library – Prairie Commons Branch (9:00 AM)
• UMSL Community Garden Workday At USML Community Garden (9:00 AM)
• Anniversary Celebration At St. Louis County Library – Bridgeton Trails Branch (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Saint Louis Zoo's Zootoberfest returns on Oct. 1 for two weekends. This free event features brats, beer, and kid-friendly activities. Click the link to learn more. (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• The St. Louis County Police Department has located Angel Parker, 16. Thank you to everyone who assisted in the search! (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will be hosting a free concert at Art Hill on Sep. 14 at 7:00 p.m. Don't miss it! (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.