Authorities are trying and identify the person who drove a vehicle through the front door of Advance Auto Parts in Arnold in order to steal merchandise. The incident happened at about 5:40 a.m. Aug. 10, Arnold Police Capt. Rich Shular said.
Police were called to the store, 3800 Jeffco Blvd., when the building’s alarm went off, following the vehicle crashing through the door. More than $1,000 worth of merchandise was stolen and the suspect had already driven away, the report said.
The damage to the front door was estimated at $1,000. The stolen items were valued at $1,026.89 and included radio speakers, a muffler and various auto parts and accessories, according to the report.
As of Aug. 21, police had not identified any suspects or the vehicle used to break into the store. The stolen items had been recovered either, Shular said.
“We are looking into similar crimes throughout Jefferson and St. Louis counties to try and identify a suspect,” he said.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Arnold Police at 636-296-3204.