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The Ladue and Frontenac Police Departments are each investigating after two separate beehives were set on fire in just the past two months.

The most recent incident occurred Sept. 11 around 5 a.m. at the Carmelite Monastery off Clayton Road. Doorbell video from across the street shows an explosion in the distance and smoke billowing from the beehive.

The Ladue Fire Department responded and put the fire out before it could spread, but the hive was destroyed. It appeared the alleged suspect doused the hive with a fire accelerant—possibly gasoline—before setting it ablaze.

Neighbor Amanda Holman was stunned to find out what happened.

“It was somewhat of an explosion,” Holman explained. “Somebody definitely didn’t want these bees here anymore.”

She lives close to the monastery and knows the beekeeper, and she says he is devastated by what happened. The beekeeper, who spoke to FOX 2 but did not want to be identified, had an agreement with the monastery that he could use the space. He underscored how unnecessary setting the hive on fire was and emphasized how critical bees are to our ecosystem.

Other neighbors also don’t understand why someone would do this, according to Holman.

“They’re honeybees! They’re critical to our existence. It’s a shame. But I hope whoever did this either learns their lesson or gets caught,” she said.

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SUMMARY: A non-profit in Bridgeton, Room at the Inn, is seeking a temporary location to assist homeless families during renovations funded by a federal grant. For over 30 years, the agency has supported 8 to 10 families daily, but needs to relocate while renovations occur. A proposed location at the vacant rectory of a local church faced zoning issues and community concerns. The executive director stresses that the grant money may be jeopardized if a new site isn’t found by year’s end. The organization remains hopeful for a solution and appreciates the community’s ongoing support.

The nonprofit Room at the Inn has been helping homeless families for more than 30 years. Laurie Phillips, the agency’s executive director, is excited about a federal grant allowing the 24-hour shelter to renovate and expand its Bridgeton location. 

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SUMMARY: Four masked individuals, wearing Halloween masks depicting older men, were captured on surveillance robbing a Ballwin jewelry store. The armed robbery occurred in broad daylight, around noon, resulting in the theft of over half a million dollars worth of jewelry. As the suspects entered, one brandished a firearm while the others quickly grabbed merchandise. The family–run store, in operation for nearly four years, was caught off guard, but fortunately, no one was injured. Authorities are searching for the suspects, who fled in two vehicles, and are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Four armed robbers wearing Halloween masks were caught on-camera stealing more than half a million dollars’ worth of valuable jewelry within minutes from a Ballwin store.

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