Police: Man Caught Stealing Liquor From St. Peters Walmart Had Drug Items

A St. Louis County man faces criminal charges after being caught stealing liquor from the St. Peters Walmart.

Allen C. Douthit, 32, of the 7000 block of Julian Avenue in University City, was charged Jan. 10 with misdemeanor stealing and possession of drug-related items.

St. Peters Police said Douthit stole two bottles of liquor from in St. Peters. The liquor was valued at $53.11. Police said Douthit also had syringes, a spoon, a razor blade and half a soda can, all used to inject heroin.

Douthit pleaded not guilty at a Jan. 16 hearing.

Bail was set at $1,000, cash only.

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