ST. LOUIS — St. Louis police officers need help naming two suspects who allegedly robbed a man in Soulard early Saturday morning.
According to police, the victim was approached by one of the suspects in the 2300 block of South 12 Street. The suspect asked for the time, and the victim obliged.
That's when one of the suspects ran toward the victim, pulled out a gun and announced a robbery, police said.
The robbery happened minutes after midnight, a brief report from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said.
That suspect took the victim's wallet and cell phone before running east on Shenandoah Avenue. He then climbed into an older model SUV, which also escaped eastward on Shenandoah.
Detectives with SLMPD's Third District are investigating the case and need help naming and finding the suspects. They are also looking for the vehicle used in the crime, which investigators said was an older model box-style SUV.
"Anyone with a tip who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a possible reward for their tip can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477)," police said. "Citizens can also call a detective at 314-444-2500. Be advised, tips submitted directly to detectives are not eligible for CrimeStoppers rewards."
SLMPD investigators are classifying this crime as a first-degree robbery.
Resources for crime victims:
If you have been a victim of a crime or know someone who has been, 5 On Your Side has compiled a list of resources.
Better Family Life is a nonprofit community development organization working to “stabilize inner-city neighborhoods.” One aspect of its mission is a gun violence de-escalation program.
To learn more, call 314-381-8200 or visit https://www.betterfamilylife.org/
Life Outside of Violence “helps those harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault receive the treatment, support and resources they need to find alternatives to end the cycle of violence.”
To learn more, call 314-327-6697 or email: ProjectLOV@WUSTL.edu
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership with Saint Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.
To learn more, visit https://www.ulstl.com/anti-crime-initiative.html
Cure Violence is an international organization that has recently launched in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to deescalate violent situations within their own communities. To learn more, visit https://cvg.org/
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