Theft at 200 BLOCK OF COURT AVE on 01/04/2026 2:19 PM
Type: Theft
Date: 01/04/2026 2:19 PM
Description: Shoplifting. Event #: 1570343. Agency: IA0770300 - Des Moines Police Department. Disclaimer: This address provided is approximate based on calls for service data
Address: 200 BLOCK OF COURT AVE, Des Moines, IA
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Name
Steven BabkaMissing Age
59Est. Current Age
72Last Seen
Des Moines, IA on 06/06/2012Physical Description
Race: White Ethnicity: Gender: Male Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Height: 5'9" Weight: 240 lbsCase Number
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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