Man Arrested for Hazelwood Church Break-ins, Police Say

Hazelwood Police said the man burglarized St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church and Hazelwood Baptist Church two times each.

A man broke into two Hazelwood churches two times each and stole items, police said. Nelson Thomas, 18, of the 600 block of Holiday Avenue, was charged Thursday with four counts of second-degree burglary, two counts of felony stealing, one count of misdemeanor stealing and first-degree property damage. (Get instant news updates. Like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.) Hazelwood Police said Thomas broke into St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church at 615 Dunn Road on Jan. 1 and stole five Hershey bars and soda. Officers said Thomas also broke into St. Martin de Porres on Dec. 30 and stole a laptop computer and an iPod Touch. He also is charged with breaking into Hazelwood Baptist Church at 6161 Howdershell Road twice …

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Candace Jarrett

10:03 pm on Wednesday, January 9, 2013

I don't know Rachel but either way, if this were my 'career' path I would still be terribly afraid to rob a church. I mean it's a church! Jesus' house of worship. It's unfortunate this young person chose this life path and even more unfortunate the churchs wound up as victims.   more ›

Man Breaks In Hazelwood Pet Store, Vandalizes Aquariums Police Say

Hazelwood Police said an officer responding to a burglary call saw the defendant smashing aquariums in Beldt’s Aquarium on Howdershell Road.

A Florissant man broke into a closed Hazelwood pet store and broke aquariums Dec. 31, police said. A witness reported seeing Joseph Lombardo, 38, shatter a rear, glass door at Beldt’s Aquarium at 7025 Howdershell Road and go inside, Hazelwood Police said. A Hazelwood officer responding to the call said he saw Lombardo inside the store throwing the aquariums on the floor. Lombardo, 38, of the 300 block of DeSmet Drive in Florissant, was charged Jan. 1 with second-degree burglary and second-degree property damage. He was being held in St. Louis County jail Friday. Bail was set at $15,000. The owner of the former Beldt’s Aquarium, Mike Mansfield, was killed in an apartment fire last August. The store had been closed for several months before …

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Candace Jarrett

9:50 am on Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Oh Bob.   more ›

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Hazelwood Crime: Father Arrested for Assaulting Daughter

Plus, cases of theft, a drug arrest and more.

Here’s a rundown of crime that occurred in the City of Hazelwood on Aug. 23. Hazelwood Patch attained the accounts from the Hazelwood Police Department. Remember you can like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HazelwoodPatch. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/HazelwoodPatch, or sign up for the free Hazelwood Patch newsletter here.

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Hazelwood Crime: Runaway Returned, Juvenile Taken Into Custody After Running From Police

Plus, hotel room burglarized, identity theft and more.

Here’s a rundown of crime that occurred in the City of Hazelwood on Aug. 11 and 12. Hazelwood Patch attained the accounts from the Hazelwood Police Department. Remember you can like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HazelwoodPatch. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/HazelwoodPatch, or signup for the Hazelwood Patch newsletter here. Aug. 11 Aug. 12

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Crimes of Passion? Man Keys Ex-Girlfriend's Car, Wedding Ring Stolen

'Hazelwood Patch' shares recent crime stories from the Hazelwood Police Department.

Here’s a rundown of crime that occurred in the City of Hazelwood on Aug. 10. Hazelwood Patch attained the accounts from the Hazelwood Police Department. Remember you can like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HazelwoodPatch. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/HazelwoodPatch, or signup for the Hazelwood Patch newsletter here. Read More About Hazelwood Crimes:

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