Theft at 5400 BLOCK OF SW 8TH ST on 01/18/2026 7:22 PM
Type: Theft
Date: 01/18/2026 7:22 PM
Description: Larceny from Building. Event #: 1574194. Agency: IA0770300 - Des Moines Police Department. Disclaimer: This address provided is approximate based on calls for service data
Address: 5400 BLOCK OF SW 8TH ST, Des Moines, IA
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Name
John DowneyAge
48Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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