🌱 Teens Face Mail Theft, Bribery Charges + Amtrak Suspends KC Trains

Hi all. It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the St. Louis Daily — here to impart everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 80 Low: 53.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in St. Louis:

1. Three St. Louis-area teenagers have been charged with mail theft after allegedly stealing mail from U.S. Postal Service collection boxes. Prosecutors say a fourth teen suspect attempted to bribe letter carriers for a master key to unlock additional collection boxes. Authorities say the bribery attempt was unsuccessful but have not yet confirmed whether the four teenage suspects were working together. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
2. Amtrak will temporarily suspend two trains on the Missouri River Runner line beginning next Monday, Oct. 24. The 311 and 316 trains that run between St. Louis and Kansas City will pause operation through Nov. 17 due to an equipment shortage. Amtrak's 318 and 319 trains will continue to run as scheduled during this time. (KJLU)
3. A new team virtual reality experience is slated to open at the City Foundry in St. Louis next month. Sandbox VR will feature four private holodecks, each hosting up to six guests for virtual adventures that range from high-stakes zombie missions to a family-friendly StarTrek space experience. The cutting-edge attraction is scheduled to open on Nov. 4. (The Edwardsville Intelligencer)

Today in St. Louis:

• St. Louis Bourbon Festival At Lemp Brewery (5:00 PM)
• Free Family Night At The Magic House (5:00 PM)
• Impolite Company: Stand-Up Comedy At The Crack Fox (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The St. Louis County Police Department is asking for help identifying three suspects in the theft of a Hyundai from Affton. If you recognize the individuals pictured, please contact Detective Nickolaus at 314-615-8635. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• The City Museum celebrated its 25th anniversary last week! Stop by to see the brand-new timeline exhibit, encompassing all the main events from the past quarter-century. (City Museum, St Louis, MO via Facebook)
• The 2022 U.S. Trans Survey officially launched this week! Pride St. Louis encourages trans supporters to share their stories and help achieve trans equality nationwide by completing the survey online. (Pride St. Louis via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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.