Custodian Caught Cleaning Out Middle School Safe of Nearly $2,300, Police Say

The school resource officer installed a video camera at Hazelwood North Middle School, catching the theft on tape after officials noticed money disappearing over a two-month period.

A school custodian at Hazelwood North Middle School is accused of stealing $2,279 from a safe in the school’s office over a two-month period. Stephen Anthony, 25, of the 100 block of Fermo Avenue in Ferguson, was charged May 7 with felony stealing. School officials discovered numerous thefts from the safe in the middle school at 4420 Vaile Avenue beginning in December. A school resource officer installed a clandestine camera in the office to catch the thefts on video. On Feb. 25, the camera recorded Anthony removing cash from the safe, St. Louis County Police said. Join Hazelwood Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter. Anthony was arrested and confessed to stealing the cash on Feb. 25 and to a series of thefts …

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Hazelwood Crime: Identity Theft Plagues Multiple Residents

And, a man can't stay away from his ex and violates a restraining order. The HPD supplied Tuesday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.

Here are a few of the crimes that occurred March 24 through March 26 in the City of Hazelwood. Hazelwood Patch obtained the accounts from the Hazelwood Police Department. Remember you can like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook. Don't forget to visit Twitter: @HazelwoodPatch, or signup for the Hazelwood Patch newsletter here. Identity Theft: A person living in the 300 block of Impala had their credit card used out of state. Property Damage: Vehicle windows were shattered in the 300 block of Taylor Road. Identity Theft: A person living in the 700 block of Teson had their credit card used out of state. Identity Theft: A person living in the 600 block Boulder Creek had their credit card used out of state. Domestic Assault: A man was arrested for …

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Hazelwood Crime: Three People Use Road Rage as an Excuse to Assault a Man

And, a man harasses his ex through email. HPD supplied the information in Thursday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.

Here are a few of the crimes that occurred March 21 through March 23 in the City of Hazelwood. Hazelwood Patch obtained the accounts from the Hazelwood Police Department. Remember you can like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook. Don't forget to visit Twitter: @HazelwoodPatch, or signup for the Hazelwood Patch newsletter here. Identity Theft: A person in the 400 block of Elm Grove reported someone else using their debit card. Vehicle Theft: A vehicle left unattended and unlocked with keys in it was stolen while the owner was at work in 6000 block of Byassee. First-Degree Burglary/Second-Degree Assault: A man was arrested for forcing his way into is ex-girlfriend's house and assaulting her in the 10 block of Teson Garden. Identity Theft: A person …

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Hazelwood Crime: Thieves Breaks Into Hazelwood West Early Childhood Center

Tools and gloves used during the crime were found near the scene. HPD supplied the information in Thursday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.

Here are a few of the crimes that occurred March 19 and March 20 in the City of Hazelwood. Hazelwood Patch attained the accounts from the Hazelwood Police Department. Remember you can like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook. Don't forget to visit Twitter: @HazelwoodPatch, or signup for the Hazelwood Patch newsletter here. Attempted Second-Degree Burglary: A person attempted to kick in the front door of an apartment in the 400 block of Elm Grove Lane. The attempt was unsuccessful but the door frame and door were damaged. Property Damage/Stealing: A vehicle door lock was damaged and its stereo was stolen in the 7300 block of N. Hanley Road. Identity Theft: A woman in the 8700 block of Sieloff reported her debit card as being used with the purchase …

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Two Hazelwood Men Charged with Spanish Lake Burglary

Wiley and Iakeem Williams, along with another man were found with the stolen items next door to the home they burglarized, police say.

Three men, including two Hazelwood residents, are accused of breaking into a Spanish Lake home on Friday. Wiley Williams Jr, 21, Ramses Williams, 20, and Iakeem Williams, 19, were charged Saturday with second-degree burglary and felony theft. Wiley and Iakeem Williams are from the 7400 block of Hazelcrest Drive in Hazelwood. Ramses Williams is from the 9200 block of Hopedale Drive in Bellefontaine Neighbors. St. Louis County Police said the three men broke out a rear window at a home in the 12100 block of Barcelona Drive in Spanish Lake. They then stole a flat-screen television, two laptops, jewelry and a Canadian coin, police said. While canvassing the neighborhood, officers found the three men in a house next door to the burglarized home…

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Hazelwood Crime: Drugs Get A Person Arrested at Jack-in-the-Box

And, a thief steals flat screen televisions from a house in which no one lives in Friday's crime report.

Here are a few of the crimes that occurred on February 7 in the City of Hazelwood. Hazelwood Patch attained the accounts from the Hazelwood Police Department (HPD). Burglary: A person broke into a house in the 200 block of Sadonia. HPD said the thief entered the house through a bedroom window. Two flat screen televisions stolen; however, police report people live in the house. Stealing: Jewelry was stolen from a motor home in the 9000 block of Dunn Rd. This is a delayed report. The theft occurred in Oct. 2012. Drug Arrest: A person was arrested on the parking lot of Taylor Road Jack-in-the-Box for having drugs. Stealing: A camera was stolen from a vehicle in the 5700 block of Campus Parkway. Stealing: Items were stolen from a vehicle on …

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Woman Uses Twin Sister's Identity, Gets Arrested for Sister's Crime

Plus, a group of Hazelwood West High teens threaten another student at the park in Thursday's crime report.

Here are a few of the crimes that occurred on February 6 in the City of Hazelwood. Hazelwood Patch attained the accounts from the Hazelwood Police Department (HPD). Property Damage: Vehicle tires were slashed in the 5200 block of Ville Angela. Property Damage: A vehicle door handle was damaged in the 300 block of Avant. Harassment: A group of teenagers threatened a 16 year old at Queen Ann Park. Because they all attend Hazelwood West, the school's resource officer was notified for further action. Stealing: A woman was arrested for stealing at St. Louis Outlet Mall. Upon booking her police discovered she was a wanted fugitive in University City. Resisting Arrest: The passenger of a vehicle fled on foot during a traffic stop at the …

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Hazelwood Crime: Person Breaks Into Extended Stay Steals TV, Other Items

And, police respond to a mental health crisis call and find the person with methamphetamine in Wednesday's crime report.

Here are a few of the crimes that occurred on February 5 in the City of Hazelwood. Hazelwood Patch attained the accounts from the Hazelwood Police Department (HPD). Stealing: A vehicle was broken into and items stolen in the 6000 block of Boulder Creek Dr. Stealing/Property Damage: A vehicle was broken into in the 2200 block of Calle Vista Dr. The vehicle's dashboard was damaged and items were stolen. Property Damage: Four tires on a vehicle were slashed in the 12000 block of Missouri Bottom Rd. Second-Degree Burglary: A person gained access to a room at Extended Stay America through an exterior window, and stole a television and other items. Drug Arrest: A person was arrested for having suspected methamphetamine on them in the 11000 block…

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Car Search Finds 'Large Quantity of Marijuana'

And, a student is taken into police custody after pushing a teacher into a door at Hazelwood West Middle School.

Here are a few of the crimes that occurred on January 17 and January 18 in the City of Hazelwood. 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 visit Twitter: twitter.com/HazelwoodPatch, or signup for the Hazelwood Patch newsletter here. Property Damage: A a vehicle window was smashed in the 300 block of Chalmette. Stealing: A purse was stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 6500 block of  Serenity Circle Property Damage: A vehicle window was shattered in the 7300 block of Normandie Ct. Fraud: A person was employed using another person's information in the 11000 block of Missouri Bottom Rd. Stealing: A person …

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Hazelwood Crime: Bobcat Machine Stolen Overnight

And, a group of people arrested together for having drugs on them in Wednesday's crime report.

Here are a few of the crimes that occurred on January 15 and January 16 in the City of Hazelwood. 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 visit Twitter: twitter.com/HazelwoodPatch, or signup for the Hazelwood Patch newsletter here. Vehicle Theft: A Bobcat machine was stolen overnight in the 8900 block of Dunn Rd. Domestic Assault: A man was arrested for threatening his wife in the 600 block of Dunn Rd. Stealing: An iPod was stolen at Hazelwood West High School. Drug Arrest: Four people were arrested in the 6800 block of Howdershell Rd., after they were found to be in possession of a controlled substance…

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