Crime & Safety

Florissant Police Blotter: Robbery, Stealing Cases Happen Close to Each Other

Two incidents occur along New Halls Ferry along with a number of car thefts.

March 5
Police responded to a case of felony stealing in the 12700 block of New Halls Ferry. Approximately $7,000 worth of electronic music equipment, which belonged to a church, was taken from a banquet hall. According to the report, police have identified a possible suspect and are searching for the person.

March 6
Someone stole a red and black 2005 Honda 1000 motorcycle in the 2700 block of North Highway 67. 

March 8
A second-degree burglary occurred in the 3000 block of Country Green. The burglar forced open the apartment’s door and stole a flat-screen TV and cash.

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Police responded to a first-degree robbery in the 12700 block of New Halls Ferry. The robber entered a pizza establishment and demanded money while wielding a handgun. The cashier gave the robber an undetermined amount of money and the person then fled the area. According to the report, the police describe the suspect as a man who is 6-foot and approximately 160 pounds. The robber wore a blue hoodie and blue jeans. 

March 9
A white 2001 Oldsmobile Alero was stolen from the 800 block of Flora Lane when the owner left it warming up. 

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March 10
A second-degree burglary took place in the 1000 block of Tamerlane. The burglar entered through a rear window and damaged the dry wall of the residence. Nothing was reported missing, and the police report said the house was vacant.

March 11

Police responded to a 1997 Plymouth Voyager minivan being stolen in the 1500 block of Chickadee. It was later found abandoned in Granite City, IL. 

An attempted theft occurred in the 3100 block of Carefree, where someone attempted to steal a 2004 Dodge Stratus. The door lock had been punched and the ignition had been removed.


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