Date/Time Occured
08/04/2022 at 9:22 PM
Specifics
At 9:22 pm on 08/04/2022, WUPD received a report of two (2) vehicles that had been broken into in the 600 block of North Skinker. In this instance, personal items were reportedly stolen.
At 11:00 pm on 08/04/2022, a WUPD officer on patrol was informed that six (6) vehicles had been broken into on a parking lot in the area of the 6100 block of Delmar. When this incident occurred, the victims were attending a concert at a local venue. The victims reported miscellaneous personal items stolen.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating both incidents. WUPD will be conducting increased patrols in the area.
WUPD has issued several security memos in the past month related to car thefts and break-ins. Local police municipalities have recently reported an increase in motor vehicle break-ins across the St. Louis region.
Response
St. Louis Metro Police Department is investigating
Precautions
Report suspicious persons or activity immediately to Police at 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency telephone.
• If you hear a vehicle alarm, contact Police immediately.
• Do not leave expensive property such as laptops, CD’s, purses, radar detectors, cellular telephones and portable stereos in plain view in your vehicle. Lock them in your trunk or take them with you.
• Park in a well-lit area or as close to a light as possible.
• Lock your vehicle