Crime & Safety
DNA Matches Clothing Used in Robbery to North County Man, Police Say
A K-9 unit tracked the robber's scent to some discarded clothing and items used in the robbery, according to St. Louis County Police.
A North County man was charged Wednesday with a 2011 gunpoint robbery at American Cleaners on New Halls Ferry Road.
Archie Clinton, 56, of the 9800 block of Lawnview Drive in Moline Acres, was charged with first-degree robbery and armed criminal action.
St. Louis County Police said Clinton, wearing a skull cap and a mask, went into American Cleaners at 11501 New Halls Ferry Road on Feb. 25, 2011. Police said he pulled out a gun and demanded money. He received more than $700 from the cash register, police said.
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A canine unit tracked his scent and discovered clothing items from the burglary, including a coat that matched a description given by workers at the store.
A DNA analysis matched Clinton with DNA found on the clothing, according to a court document.
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Clinton posted a $50,000 bond and was released Monday.
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