Police ID Suspect in Westminster Thefts

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In an email alert, Town and Country police named Mark Davenport as a suspect in recent thefts of computers and a GPS from the Westminster Christian Academy Parking lot.

As previously reported by Town and Country - Manchester Patch, on March 19 two Dell laptop computers and a Garmin GPS system were stolen from an unlocked vehicle on the parking lot of   

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Police reported that shortly after the theft, the two laptops were purchased by a person who was approached by the suspects in a Quick Trip parking lot, at Gravois Road and Chippewa Street. 

Police are still searching for a man and woman in connection to the thefts, but now state in an email alert the man they want to talk to is Mark Davenport. The email states that Davenport has a history of burglary and stealing and is currently on probation and parole for those crimes. 

Investigators said Davenport may be driving a gold, four-door, 1997 Toyota Avalon.

Investigators are still trying to identify the woman. They believe her first name is "Tonya." She is described as 25 to 32-years-old, long wavy brown hair with tattoos, including one possibly on the left side of her neck. 

Anyone with information on Davenport's whereabouts or the identity of "Tonya" are asked to call at 314-737-4600 or Detective Sergeant Rick Kranz at kranzrg@town-and-country.org or 314-587-2860. 

Anonymous tips on the thefts can also be called in to St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-317-TIPS (8477).

*Please contact Local Editor Gabrielle Biondo with any questions regarding the above reports.