Wisevoter covers property crime in St. Louis, from shoplifting and package theft to burglary and vandalism. The Gateway to the West generates a steady volume of property crime reporting across its neighborhoods.
St. Louis police arrested a 22-year-old Omaha man after about 100 cars took part in a street takeover at a north St. Louis intersection.
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October 23, 2026
St. Louis Resident Loses Car to Signal TheftA 2017 Nissan Maxima was stolen from a residential parking pad via key fob signal relay.
October 21, 2026
Police Investigate Car Break-ins in St. Louis' The HillAt least 14 vehicles were targeted overnight in the historic neighborhood.
October 21, 2026
St. Louis Judge Issues Warrant for Grill TheftAuthorities have issued an arrest warrant for a 51-year-old man accused of stealing a high-value grill in March.
October 16, 2026
St. Louis Church Faces Air Conditioning TheftThe theft of three units from Fountain Temple Church follows a 2025 tornado that damaged the building.
October 15, 2026
St. Louis Man Sentenced for 2023 Assault and BurglaryA 68-year-old man received a 15-year prison sentence for a home invasion and attack on a senior resident.
October 15, 2026
St. Louis Files 173 Foreclosure Lawsuits on PropertiesThe city seeks to recover unpaid taxes from delinquent owners including Northside Regeneration.
October 15, 2026
Thieves Stole Nissan Maxima in St. LouisA vehicle was taken from a Wyoming Street home using a relay attack despite being locked.
October 13, 2026
St. Louis Police Arrested Suspect in Hydrant TheftsNearly 80 fire hydrants in St. Louis were vandalized for their brass components, prompting an investigation and new security measures.
October 12, 2026
Gunfire Struck St. Louis Home on Henrietta StreetAuthorities are searching for individuals involved in a shooting that damaged a home in the Gate District.
October 12, 2026
St. Louis Pair Charged With BurglaryAuthorities charged two individuals with second-degree burglary after police discovered them inside a St. Louis home.
Coverage takes in theft investigations, burglary patterns, auto theft rings, vandalism incidents and retail crime enforcement. Reporting runs through Central West End, Soulard, The Hill, Lafayette Square and Tower Grove South, and the agencies operating under the City of St. Louis that respond to property offenses. Auto theft and organized retail theft produce the longest-running story arcs, since both involve coordinated activity that draws sustained law enforcement attention. Prevention programs and enforcement priorities shift with the seasons and with changes in department leadership.
