On December 12, 2009, Officer Lawrence Kreisman, stopped several people inside Barrett Brothers Park and inquired if a subject matching the description that the dispatcher had broadcast for a robbery had run through the park. He was able to advise other officers that the subject had just ran south through the park. Officer Kreisman continued on patrol and observed the subject at 5660 Kennerly. Upon seeing the officer, the subject began running, at which time Officer Kreisman gave chase. Officer Kreisman pursued the subject, despite falling twice, and maintained visual contact, broadcasting the route of travel on the radio.
Based on the broadcast description and route of travel, 7th District Detectives responding to the area were able to take the subject into custody. The victim positively identified the subject who had committed the robbery.
Officer Kreisman showed excellent initiative by listening to a description of the subject that was broadcasted by the dispatcher and pursuing it further by asking subjects in the park if they have seen the subject.
Officer Kreisman’s investigative skills and commitment to duty reflect highly on the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
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