Crime & Safety

Foristell Man Charged with Auto Theft in Wentzville

Police said an officer spotted him driving and exiting the SUV.

A Foristell man is charged with stealing an SUV April 28 in Wentzville.

said in a report that Matthew Martin, of Foristell, stole a 2003 Mercedes Benz SUV from 1592 Swantner Industrial Drive in Wentzville. A police officer saw Martin driving and exiting the vehicle, which had been reported stolen.

Bond was set at $25,000. Martin posted 10 percent of the bond and was released Thursday.

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