Theft at 5900 BLOCK OF DOUGLAS AVE on 04/17/2026 6:00 PM
Type: Theft
Date: 04/17/2026 6:00 PM
Description: Shoplifting. Event #: 1599021. Agency: IA0770300 - Des Moines Police Department. Disclaimer: This address provided is approximate based on calls for service data
Address: 5900 BLOCK OF DOUGLAS AVE, Des Moines, IA
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Leonard BlairMissing Age
20Est. Current Age
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Name
John ClintonAge
68Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
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