Politics & Government
Proposed St. Louis City Bill Would Make Pulling On Car Door Handles A Crime
One kind of thief flips door handles to see if a door is unlocked,. The other kind of thief steals catalytic converters.
October 6, 2021
Car-related thefts are increasing across St. Louis City, up by 50% from last year in some parts. The increase in car thefts has prompted several city aldermen to take a stand and introduce a bill that makes pulling on car door handles a crime.
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"It's worse now than it ever has been. It's been escalating month by month," Tom Scheifler said. Scheifler is a longtime resident of the St. Louis Hills neighborhood in South City. He's also the chairperson on the neighborhood safety committee. He's been tracking car-related thefts for years now.
"We get two kinds of thieves. We get the ones that are walking down the street flipping car handles on both sides of the street, looking for an open car to jump into and grab a gun or wallet, whatever was left behind. Then, we get the catalytic converter thieves," Scheifler said.
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