The Shoplifting Beat and Dumpster Diving

Two perople concealed miscellaneous items Jan. 3 at , 653 Gravois Bluffs Blvd., and left the store without paying. They were arrested.

A woman used a diaper bag and her purse to conceal a variety of items Jan. 5 at , 115 Gravois Bluffs Plaza, and then left the store without paying. She was arrested.

A woman ate candy and used makeup Jan. 6 at , 653 Gravois Bluffs Blvd., and the left the store without paying. She was arrested.

A summons was issued for a suspect who concealed several items Jan. 7 at and then left without paying.

A summons was issued for a suspect who was rummaging Jan. 6 through the Dumpster of a business on Water Street

A man who lives on Imperial Lane was issued a peace disturbance summons Jan. 2 for allowing his dog to bark excessively.

Three people were arrested Jan. 4 on suspicion of burglary of a home on Sennawood Drive.  The trio allegedly entered the victim's home through the rear door.

An investigation continues into the passing of a bogus check Jan. 6 in which a suspect paid the victim with a check from a closed account.

For questions about this report, contact Dan Barger at Dan.Barger@Patch.com