Crime & Safety

University City Police Blotter: April 30 - May 6

Burglars gaining entry to homes through unsecured windows and doors.

Each week,Β University City PatchΒ features a look at reports from theΒ .

Here is a look at the blotter from the week of April 30 to May 6.

The department arrested 71 adults and 1 juvenile. There were four burglaries and three arsons.

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Report Address Date Incident Disposition 12-14479 746 Kingsland Ave. May 4

The victim stated person(s) unknown gained entry into her apartment through an unsecured rear door. The suspect(s) stole various electronics.

12-14322 7807 Trenton Ave. May 3

The victim stated he awoke to find an unknown suspect in his bedroom. The suspect fled from the residence. Entry was gained through a window. An electronic data recorder and charger were stolen from the residence.

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12-14331 1258 Grant Drive May 3

The victim stated person(s) unknown gained entry into his residence through an unsecured window. A milk crate was located below the window. The suspect(s) stole electronic item.

12-14011 8668 Olive Blvd. April 30

Person(s) unknown gained access to property owned by CMW Equipment Co. by damaging a padlock on the front gate. The suspect(s) stole steel and aluminum equipment along with scrap metal.

12-14309 717 Lepere St. May 3

Witnesses observed a dumpster on fire at 717 Lepere. Two other dumpsters in immediate area had minor fires set.

12-14308 729 Lepere St. May 3Β 

Witnesses observed a dumpster on fire at 729 Lepere.

12-14314 638 Geoffry Lane May 3

Witnesses observed a dumpster on fire at 638 Geoffry.

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