St. Louis Second District Police Association
Crime Alert!
Car Break-ins
March 27, 2009
Ladies and Gentlemen: We have a cell operating in our district at night committing car break-ins. They have hit us hard the last two nights in the Clayton-Tamm and Hill Neighborhoods. Please be mindful and aware of your environment and surroundings, such as suspicious pedestrians or vehicles with occupants that do not live in your neighborhood.
I encourage all residents to
PARK SMART
Lock your car. Don’t make it inviting for a criminal.
Keep packages out of sight. Secure large items in your trunk.
Do not leave computers or other electronic equipment in sight.
If you place items in your trunk, please do so before arriving at your destination.
Also purchase a club from the Neighborhood Stabilization Team at City Hall, Room 418 (314-622-4628) or from your Second District Public Affairs Officer, Don Veile (314-444-0168). You can also purchase other anti-theft devices from outside vendors, such as a kill switch or GPS tracking devices.
Remember if you seen anything suspicious remain unseen and call 911.
Sincerely,
Captain Ronnie Robinson
Commander
Second District
ATM Thefts
March 11, 2009
Follow this link to see pictures of an ATM theft in action so that you may avoid the same.
Vehicle Theft Follow Up Info
February 17, 2009
The Departments Crime Analysis Unit conducted a statistical analysis of reported vehicle thefts (and attempts) for the 6-week period of January 1, 2009 - February 11, 2009. During the specified time period, the analysis showed there were a total of 70 incidents within the Second District.
The days with the most stolen autos were Thursday (over 15%) and Friday (under 25%). The target hours were 11:00 P. M. - 3:59 A. M. and 6:00 A. M. – 8:59 A. M. The peak hour was 1:00 A. M. – 1:59 A. M.
The most common stolen vehicle within the district was the Dodge, 14 were the Caravan and 7 were the Stratus model. Six Jeep vehicles, all 6 were the Cherokee model. Of the 70 incidents, 20 (29%) were attempts, of the 50 vehicles stolen, 35 (70%) have since been recovered.
I encourage all residents to purchase a club from the Neighborhood Stabilization Team at City Hall, Room 418 (314-622-4628) or from your Second District Public Affairs Officer, Don Veile (314-444-0168). You can also purchase other anti-theft devices from outside vendors, such as a kill or fuel switch and GPS tracking devices.
Remember if you seen anything suspicious remain unseen and call 911.
Sincerely,
Captain Ronnie Robinson
Commander
Second District
Multiple Vehicle Thefts
February 4, 2009
The Second District has been experiencing multiple vehicle thefts in the early morning hours. Area residents should refrain from starting your vehicle to warm it while unattended and out of view. Ten of the stolen vehicles were Chrysler and Dodge products.
I strongly urge you to review the Auto Theft Prevention Safety Tips on this website. and report behavior or activity that may seem suspicious, such as, subjects following each other in multiple vehicles, exiting those vehicles attempting to find unsecured auto’s, those idling unattended.
The Auto Theft Prevention Safety Tips list safety methods as well as devices you can purchase to help prevent your vehicle from being stolen.
Do not hesitate to call 911 if you see anything suspicious.
Sincerely,
Captain Ronnie Robinson
Commander
Second District