U City Police Blotter: Auto Thefts, Burglaries

Each week, University City Patch features a look at reports from the University City Police Department.

Here is a look at the blotter from the week of April 1-7, 2013.

The department arrested 50 adults and three juveniles. There was one burglary, two attempted burglaries and two car thefts. 

The reporting party stated person(s) unknown stole vehicle that had been parked in the driveway. The vehicle was recovered in St. Louis City the same day.

Officer observed a running vehicle in an alley. The vehicle's door was pried and the ignition was punched. The owner stated nothing was missing.

The reporting party stated person(s) unknown stole his locked, parked vehicle.

Officers responded to an alarm sounding at a residence. Upon arrival, officers discovered the front door was insecure and a portion of the deadbolt lock had been disassembled but no entry had been gained.

Officers responded to an alarm sounding. Upon arrival, there was a broken window pane, pry marks to a door and damage to the frame. The homeowner reported that entry had not been gained.

*Exact address information redacted by the University City Police.