St. Louis police are asking for the public's help identifying a man connected to a moped and e-bike theft investigation in the city's Tower Grove East neighborhood. Detectives released photographs of the man, who is described as a Black man with long dreadlocks and tattoos on his face, forearms and hands, in hopes that someone can put a name to the face.
The theft incident took place on Sidney Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, according to First Alert 4. The District 3 Detective Bureau said it is attempting to identify the man in the photographs relative to a theft and burglary investigation in the neighborhood, and police said the investigation is connected to multiple incidents. The case includes both a moped theft and an e-bike theft, per the outlet's report.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department posted the investigation statement on X, and the department is asking anyone with information to call 314-444-2500. Tipsters can also reach out anonymously to St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477, which offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 for anonymous tips submitted through its hotline, website, or mobile app that lead to a felony arrest.
Where This Fits Into a Pattern of E-Bike and Moped Burglaries
The theft is the latest in a string of property crimes involving electric mobility devices to hit South St. Louis. In June, burglars broke into A&M Cyclery near Tower Grove Park on Arsenal Street, making off with two e-bikes and a road bike valued at around $10,000 during a second break-in within two weeks, as previously reported by Hoodline. Last September, District 3 detectives also appealed to the public for help identifying two suspects in an armed daytime robbery at a grocery store on South Grand Boulevard in the same neighborhood.
Tower Grove East sits just south of Tower Grove Park, covering roughly half a square mile with a population of approximately 5,700 residents, according to the City of St. Louis. The neighborhood is represented on the St. Louis Board of Aldermen as part of Ward 7 by Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier, following the city's 2023 ward consolidation. The District 3 Detective Bureau operates within the South Patrol Division of the police department, which is led by District Commander Captain Angela Dickerson.
What Charges Could Follow an Arrest
Under Missouri Revised Statutes § 569.170, entering or remaining unlawfully in a building or structure with intent to commit a crime inside is classified as second-degree burglary, a Class D felony punishable by up to seven years in prison. If the value of the stolen moped or e-bike exceeds $750, the suspect could also face a Class E felony stealing charge under Missouri Revised Statutes § 570.030, which covers property valued between $750 and $25,000 and carries a penalty of up to four years in prison; theft of property valued under $750 is generally treated as a Class A misdemeanor.
Property Crime Trends Across the City
The investigation comes as citywide property crime numbers have been trending downward. Year-end 2025 CompStat data released by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department in January showed citywide Part I crime declined by 16% compared to 2024, with burglary and felony theft both dropping by more than 20%. District 3, which covers South Patrol neighborhoods including Tower Grove East, recorded a 40% overall reduction in reported crime during early 2025 CompStat evaluations. Even so, thefts targeting e-bikes and mopeds have remained a persistent headache for residents and business owners in the area.
Anyone with information about the man in the photographs is urged to contact District 3 detectives or submit a tip through CrimeStoppers. No arrests had been announced as of Saturday's report.
