Some cautionary news and some good news

Please be aware that a resident of the Central West End posted a notice on NextdoorSTL on or about January 6th concerning two car break-ins in the alley between Laclede & Forest Park. We do not know the actual block in which the reported break-ins occurred, but we “assume” that the alley in question is between Sarah on the East and Kingshighway on the west. As a reminder: Always be vigilant never to leave any items Read More…

Package thief –

The suspect stole several packages from 4225 West Pine on 12/16/23 at 5:26 p.m.  Subject was seen riding a bike.  Victims were encouraged to file police reports.  Please contact the police if you know the identity of this person. Jim Whyte, NSI,  jwhyte@cwensi.com,  314 – 393-8820

Thefts from Blue postal mailboxes

From Jim Whyte of the CWE Neighborhood Security Initiative: The blue postal mailbox on the corner of Laclede and Euclid was opened and the contents taken by thieves on Monday morning, Dec. 18, just after 1 am.  There was a similar incident at Wilson and Sublette in south city. I strongly suggest not using any blue mailboxes.

Crown Loft resident autos vandalized

Theresa Smith, WPLNA member and President of the Crown Lofts Condo Association, brought this matter to our attention: Two cars parked in the Crown Lofts Visitor Parking Lot were vandalized on Sunday afternoon (July 16, 2023). The damage was smashed windows on cars in the process of unloading groceries.

Fatal shooting in neighborhood

We are very sorry to report that there was a fatal shooting at Laclede and Taylor yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, May 3).  The shooting was the direct result of a domestic dispute where the victim ran from a building on Forest Park Boulevard before being gunned down at Laclede and Taylor.  Two suspects have been arrested and are in police custody.

Live Stream the Crime-Safety Forum on Wed. evening

Posted today by Nicki Dwyer’s CENTRAL WEST END GUIDE: Update: More info on Wednesday’s Crime & Public Safety Forum at Schlafly Library Posted on March 13, 2023 by nickisbuzz Please note additions to the Crime and Public Safety Panel at the Community Meeting Wednesday at Schlafly Library. For those  unable to attend in person, the event will be live streamed on my Facebook page starting at 6 pm (here is the link). You do NOT Read More…