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Published on January 16, 2025
Daylight Robbery Shakes Southwest Garden Area, St. Louis Police Seek Suspect and Public AssistanceSource: Google Street View

A 24-year-old woman was robbed in broad daylight in the Southwest Garden neighborhood yesterday. The incident occurred near the intersection of Sublette and Reber Place at around 12:20 p.m. A male suspect approached the woman from a gray minivan, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

The suspect demanded her purse and brandished a handgun, forcing the woman to give him her money. He then fled the scene in the minivan. District 2 detectives are investigating the robbery and seeking public help to identify the suspect.

Authorities are requesting any information that could lead to an arrest. CrimeStoppers is offering a cash reward for tips that lead to an arrest. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477) or directly to a detective at 314-444-0100. Only tips submitted to CrimeStoppers that result in an arrest will be eligible for a reward.