A 66-year-old woman was victimized by a robbery last evening in downtown's 200 block of N. Tucker Blvd. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), the woman was accosted at approximately 8:10 p.m. by an unknown male assailant who brandished a firearm and demanded her belongings. SLMPD reports assert that the robber made off with the victim's purse and fled from the scene posthaste.
The incident, currently under investigation by the police of District 4, did not result in physical injury to the victim. The suspect's identity remains a mystery and authorities are actively seeking any leads. Citizens with information pertinent to the crime are encouraged to come forward, and a potential reward offer stands for tips leading to an arrest. In an explicit nod toward confidentiality and incentivization, SLMPD put forth, "Anyone with a tip about this incident who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a possible reward for their tip can contact CrimeStoppers."
In the public's pursuit of justice for this robbery, SLMPD has urged reaching out to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477) for those looking to offer information without disclosing their identity.
