Crime & Safety
St. Peters Police Blotter: Man Arrested for Giving Unwanted 'Bear Hug'
Also in the St. Peters crime report, a trailer hitch was stolen.

The following are selected reports from theΒ St. Peters Police Department.
β’ Incident No.Β 25357: Assault, 3600 block of North St. Peters Parkway. A male subjectΒ assaulted a female patron at a bar by putting her into a "bear hug,"Β after she indicated she did not want him to touch her. The female wasΒ able to get free and the male subject ran from the business. HeΒ attempted to run from officers, but was immediately arrested for theΒ assault and resisting arrest.
β’ Incident No.Β 25372: Felony stealing, 1200 block of Harvestowne Industrial. UnknownΒ person(s) broke master lock off of trailer and stole a trailer hitch,Β valued at $600. No suspects at this time.
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