Date/Time Occured
07/26/2022 at 7:00 PM
Specifics
It was reported to WUPD that between 7:00pm and 10:30pm on 07/26/2022, six (6) vehicles were broken into in the area of the 700 block of Rosedale. 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. 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