Police Blotter: Thief Steals Purse While Victim Pays for Gas

The following information was supplied by the St. Peters Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

• Suspect stole purse from unlocked vehicles in the 1400 block of Jungs Station while victim ran inside the gas station. The victim’s purse was recovered shortly after the theft, but cash was missing. Suspects have been identified, ongoing investigation.

• Victim had jewelry stolen from his residence in the 1000 block of Sugar Creek Court. The victim in unsure when the theft occurred.  There was no forced entry into the house.  Officer is pursuing a person of interest who was given access to the victim’s residence. Active investigation.