Theft at 3800 BLOCK OF MERLE HAY RD on 09/02/2025 7:15 PM
Type: Theft
Date: 09/02/2025 7:15 PM
Description: Shoplifting. Event #: 1535586. Agency: IA0770300 - Des Moines Police Department. Disclaimer: This address provided is approximate based on calls for service data
Address: 3800 BLOCK OF MERLE HAY RD, Des Moines, IA
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Area Missing Persons
Name
Keion BridgesMissing Age
15Est. Current Age
16Last Seen
Des Moines, IA on 10/22/2024Physical Description
Race: Black Ethnicity: Gender: Male Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Height: 5'9" Weight: 135 lbsCase Number
Area Cold Cases
Name
John DowneyAge
48Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On feb. 28, 1984, the decomposing remains of a white male were found beneath some brush along a des moines trail near east 24th street and scott avenue on the city’s east side. The man, presumed to be 28 to 48 years old, had numerous tattoos on his body, but remained unidentified for more than three decadesAgency
Iowa