$500 Damage Done to Car Keyed in Parking Lot

Ellisville police are searching for a suspect after a car was keyed while siting in parking lot.

(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) This information was supplied by the Ellisville Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made.  Destruction of Property: Sometime between 8 - 8:15 p.m.. May 7, the entire passenger side of a 2006 Scion was keyed while the car was parked on the parking lot in the 300 block of Carmel Woods. There are no suspects. The damage is valued at $500.  Join Ballwin-Ellisville Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter. RELATED ARTICLES: Join Ballwin-Ellisville Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Laptop Stolen During Ellisville Break-In

Ellisville police are investigating after someone entered an apartment through a window and stole the computer.

(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) This information was supplied by the Ellisville Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made.  Burglary: Sometime between 12 and 6 p.m., April 13, an apartment on Pretoria Drive was entered through an unlocked bedroom window. Police said a laptop computer valued at $500 was stolen. RELATED ARTICLES:

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Flash Your Lights in Ellisville, Risk $1K Fine; ACLU Says No-No

The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the city over its practice of ticketing drivers who warn others about speed traps.

Media reports say the city of Ellisville is facing a lawsuit from the American Civil Liberties Union over the city's practice of ticketing drivers who warn others about speed traps by flashing their headlights. Patch news partner Fox2Now reported that the ACLU's lawsuit says the city is breaking the law by ticketing those drivers, who have faced fines of as much as $1,000. A FOX2 reporter tried to get a comment from the city, but couldn't reach the city attorney, Paul Martin. The news station said in its report "City Manager Kevin Bookout instructed the chief of police not to comment on this subject because of the pending lawsuit." ACLU legal director Tony Rothert told KMOV.com that some drivers face $1,000 fines, "a widespread practice in…

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E. Schmidt

4:52 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2013

Tired, You've done an excellent job showing just how shallow, abusive and mean-spirited the pro-TIF / pro-Walmart side of this issue is. Couldn't have done a better job myself. Thanks much.   more ›

Man Dies at Trends Motel in Ellisville

Ellisville Police Department officers responded to a call about an unresponsive male at Trends Motel off Manchester Road Wednesday evening.

A man was found dead Wednesday evening at the Trends Motel, 15652 Manchester Rd. in Ellisville. Ellisville Police Department officers on the scene tell Patch no details can be released until the man's next of kin is notified. A hotel attendant said someone called 911, and officers currently are "checking the rooms." Please return to Ellisville-Ballwin Patch for further details.

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Julie Brown Patton

3:51 pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Ellisville Sgt. Nancy Walker said the medical examiner report is not yet available regarding the analysis of this man's death, but she can confirm he had been using the Trends Motel as his "full-time residence" for quite some time. Patch will report more details once they are available.   more ›

Police Investigating $225 Damage to Ellisville Building

Ellisville police are investigating a report of larceny involving the Assistance League of St. Louis building.

(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) This information was supplied by the Ellisville Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made.  Larceny: On March 13, police received a report that the downspout of the Assistance League of St. Louis building at 30 Henry Avenue was torn off and stolen. The cost to repair the downspout is $225, police stated. RELATED ARTICLES:

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Property Damage, Theft Top Recent Ellisville Crimes

Police report a bank card was stolen from and unlocked car, then used to make a number of purchases in this latest edition of Ellisville Police Blotter.

(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) This information was supplied by the Ellisville Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made.  Destruction of Property - Feb. 13: Between 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., damage was done to passenger side windows and the windshield of a car in the parking lot of the Fountain Plaza located at 15869 Clayton Road. Police stated a BB gun or a similar weapon appeared to be use to damage the car. Stealing - Feb. 18 - Feb. 19: Between 8:45 p.m. Monday and 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, a bank card was stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway of a home in the 1100 block of Arroyo Trail. Police stated several purchases were then made with the debit card at …

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February Crime Round-Up for Ballwin, Ellisville

Check out the round up of stories related to crime in or near Ballwin and Ellisville during the month of February.

In case you missed them, these are the crime stories published in February 2013 from police in Ballwin and Ellisville.

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Items Valued at $1,600 Stolen From Ellisville Home

Police are investigating a report of an iPhone and guitars valued at $1,600 stolen from one Ellisville residence.

(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) This information was supplied by the Ellisville Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made.  Larceny: Police stated that between 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 15 and 2:00 a.m. Feb. 16, two acoustic guitars and an iPhone 4 were stolen from a residence in the 200 block of Greiner Court. The stolen items are valued at $1,600, according to investigators.  RELATED ARTICLES:

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Ellisville Man Suspected in Theft of Wallet, Purse and Suitcase from Local Residence

Ellisville Police Department provides information on crime incidents in the area.

Ellisville Police are investigating a case of felony stealing after an Ellisville man took a wallet, purse and suitcase from a residence in the area and then used  the victim’s debit card to make several purchases. The incident occurred on Jan. 17 at a home on Hutchinson Road and the suspect is a 25-year-old male. Police said the total value of these items was around $800. This information was supplied by the Ellisville Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. RECENT ELLISVILLE POLICE REPORTS:

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Ellisville Police Investigating Jamaica Lottery Scam

A scam victim in the Ellisville area received a phone call and fax saying she won $5.5 million and a new car.