Burglar gives cops best lead: His name

ST. LOUIS -- A Festus man accused of breaking into a home gave police most of what they needed to catch him -- his name. Spelled out.

Nineteen-year-old Robert Gabler allegedly forced his way into a home in Arnold on July 22. He has been charged with first-degree burglary.

Four young men inside told police that Gabler forced his way in, announced his name and spelled it before threatening to harm them. They were able to force him out.

Police say they believe he targeted the home thinking the four were involved with the stabbing of his friend hours before.

Police told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch the case would have been hard to crack if the suspect had not provided his name.