Crime & Safety

Boys Catch Man, 58, Masturbating in Restaurant Bathroom

St. Charles Police said the boys, ages 9 and 10, made an audio recording of the individual in the bathroom.

The St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s office filed charges against Thomas C. Miravalle, age 58, after two boys reported a sexual misconduct incident in a restaurant bathroom.

The two boys, ages 9 and 10, called St. Charles Police March 10 and told them an individual in the men’s bathroom of the Hibachi Grill was masturbating in view of the victims. The restaurant is at 3801 Mexico Road in St. Charles.

One boy captured audio of this crime on his cell phone. By the time the parents were made aware of the situation, Miravalle had left the area. The victims did not know Miravalle. Police were able to identify Miravalle and later arrest him on the charges.

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Miravalle, of the 1400 block of Madison Street in St. Louis, was charged Friday with a sexual misconduct attempt involving a child under 15. He is being held on a $25,000.00 cash only bond.

Any person having information reference to this crime is asked to contact the St. Charles Police Department at 636 949-3520, or call anonymously through the St. Charles Crime Stoppers at 636 949-3333.

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