St. Louis man charged in string of south St. Louis burglaries

ST. LOUIS — Marques Johnson, 25, faces several felony charges for a series of alleged burglaries and thefts that happened on September 4, 2024. Johnson is accused of burglarizing three businesses: The Village Too, Five Star Market, and Dutchtown Market.

For each location, he faces charges of second-degree burglary, stealing, and property damage. He is currently in police custody, with no bond.

At The Village Too, located at 4164 S Grand Blvd, Johnson allegedly stole cash and cigars valued at several hundred dollars. The Five Star Market burglary on South Broadway involved the theft of an electronic kiosk worth at least $750. At Dutchtown Market on Meramec Street, Johnson is also accused of stealing hundreds of dollars worth of cigars and cigarettes.

In all three incidents, Johnson reportedly smashed in the doors to get into the shops. The stores are dealing with heavy costs associated with repairing the damage.

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