A teenager from St. Louis is facing serious charges after being accused of a series of burglaries that took place in April and targeted businesses across the city and county. Mekel Walker, 18, has been charged with multiple offenses including stealing, first-degree burglary, and first-degree property damage, all of which have been classified as felonies by the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office.
According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, Walker is believed to have been involved in at least five burglaries that took place between April 27 and June 11. During these incidents, he was allegedly armed with firearms and acted with others. The group stole over $750 in cash or merchandise from each business, shattering windows or prying open doors to gain entry. Surveillance cameras captured the crimes in progress.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Walker, and a judge has ordered that there be no bond upon his arrest. It remains unclear whether he is currently in custody or not. No charges have yet been filed against Walker in St. Louis County or against anyone else suspected of involvement in the burglary spree.