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Man asks to see puppies, pulls out gun and steals them from woman in St. Louis

A 59-year-old woman said she was approached by a man who asked to see her puppies.
Credit: KSDK

ST. LOUIS — An investigation is underway after a woman was robbed at gunpoint in St. Louis’ Kingsway West neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.

Police responded to the 5100 block of Terry Avenue around 2:30 p.m.

A 59-year-old woman said she was approached by a man who asked to see her puppies. The man then pulled out a gun and took the puppies. He left the scene in a gray car.

Police said three Alapaha Blue Blood bulldog puppies were taken. 

5 On Your Side talked to the owners of the puppies. Below is a photo of the mom of the puppies.

Credit: KSDK

The woman was not injured.

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