Crime & Safety

Man Suspected in Southern Commercial Bank Robbery Charged

Brian Schappe was arrested after police say he demanded money in the bank on Tuesday.

The man arrested Tuesday on Lindbergh has been formally charged, St. Louis County police announced today.

Brian J. Schappe, 27, of Florissant, was charged Wednesday with robbery in the first degree and is being held on a $50,000 bond.

Police say Schappe entered the bank at 6969 Lindbergh Boulevard and demanded money, but was detained by the bank's security officer. No one was injured.

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Police said the bank employed a security guard after it was .


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