St. Louis resident Kaitlyn Killgo is suing a detective from the Washington University Police Department and an officer from the Eureka Police Department for detaining her on a “wanted” last year due to allegations that an officer’s riot helmet was stolen during a protest in April 2024.

The case was filed by civil rights law firm ArchCity Defenders in federal court on Thursday. The suit argues that police use of “wanteds” against Killgo, 36, has caused her fear and anxiety — particularly since police stated they will not remove her from the wanteds system after she refused to answer questions.

Washington University and St. Louis County are also listed as defendants as Killgo seeks punitive damages in the lawsuit.

The wanteds system enables any officer in Missouri to arrest and detain per

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