Thieves Distract Best Buy Store Staff During Shoplifting Scheme

The following information was supplied by the Manchester Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made.

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March 30: 100 block Highlands Boulevard Drive

Stealing: One person left the Manchester Best Buy with a computer, while two other people distracted the employee at the front of the store. Police do have a description of the suspects and their license plate number. 

April 3: 100 block Highlands Boulevard Drive

Stealing/Property Damage: A Manchester Best Buy customer said he had his car broken into while he was shopping. Items valued at approximately $200 were reportedly stolen from his tool bag.

Anyone with information on these crimes is asked to contact the Manchester Police Department at 636-527-9200.

Anonymous tips can be made to the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).  

*Please contact Local Editor Gabrielle Biondo with any questions regarding the above reports.