Wentzville Police Ask for Help With Car Break-Ins; Thief Took Gun, Meds

The Wentzville Police Department is asking for help with two daring daylight car break-ins. Police say the thief got away a 9mm handgun and prescripton meds.

The department issued a press release Wednesday morning about the break-ins, which occurred between 1:45 p.m and 2:15 p.m. in the parking lots of St. Louis Bread Company and Steak N Shake.

At St. Louis Bread Company, an unknown person broke out the passenger window of a black 2007 Ford Ranger pickup and took a black purse. Inside the purse was a Glock 9mm handgun, prescription medicine and other items.

A red 2006 Mercury Mountaineer parked at Steak N Shake was hit at about the same time. After breaking out the rear driver's side window, the thief stole another purse with prescription meds and other items, police say.

Anyone with information can call the Wentzville Police Department at 636-639-2139 or email Detective Steve Maddolin at steven.maddolin@wentzvillemo.org.

The department also issued this reminder:

The Wentzville Police Department would like to remind our citizens and those visiting our City to please not leave purses, cell phones, GPS devices and other items of value unattended in vehicles.  A much better practice would be to secure these items in a trunk or glove box or at least cover them with something.

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