Crime & Safety
Man Leaves Hatful of DNA at Burglary Scene
St. Louis County Police say Patrick Melton, of Florissant, was identified as a suspect in a 2011 burglary by a DNA match from a hat left at the home in the 10500 block of New Halls Ferry Road.
A hat left at a burglary scene in 2011 led to a suspect in a home break-in.
Patrick Melton, 47, of the 2900 block of Santiago in , was charged Sunday with second-degree burglary and felony stealing.
St. Louis County Police said Melton was identified as a suspect in a March 24, 2011 burglary by a DNA match from a hat left at the home in the 10500 block of New Halls Ferry Road. The home is in unincorporated St. Louis County near the Old Halls Ferry Road intersection.
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Police said the victim arrived at home to find two broken windows; discovered a television, game system and lawn care items missing from the home; and a hat that did not belong to anyone living in the home.
Bond for Melton was set at $30,000.
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