🌱 Catalytic Converter Scrapper Theft + Baby Francois' Langur

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the St. Louis Daily. Come along for everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Partial sunshine. High: 62 Low: 47.

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

1. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is searching for a suspect that stole catalytic converters from a scrapper. The targeted scrapper, Metro Metal Recyclers, buys catalytic converters. The thief was caught on surveillance cameras. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department. (Riverfront Times)
2. A prisoner-of-war that died in World War II has been identified as a St. Louis native. His body went unidentified for 80 years. U.S. Army Private James Tash, 20 years old, died on Jul. 19, 1942. He will finally be buried in St. Louis on an undetermined date. (KFVS)
3. The Saint Louis Zoo has a new member. Rhubarb, a Francois' langur baby, was born on Sep. 30 to Dolly and Deshi. Rhubarb is the first Francois' langur baby to be born at the Saint Louis Zoo. The species is becoming endangered, so Rhurbarb's birth is important. He is part of the Francois' Langur Species Survival plan. (KHMO News-Talk-Sports)

Today in St. Louis:

• Internet Safety At The Lewis and Clark Branch Library (9:30 AM)
• The Good Ship St. Louis At Marcelle Theater (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of St. Louis area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (St. Louis Patch)
• Today is Election Day. Click for General Election information. (City of St. Louis)
• The Saint Louis Science Center is giving away four tickets to their Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall exhibit. Click for registration information. (Saint Louis Science Center via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.