A Target store became the scene of an armed robbery yesterday, in an unsettling daytime encounter. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's report, at approximately 2:50 p.m., a man attempted to shoplift multiple pieces of clothing from the Target located at the 4200 block of Hampton. He was confronted by a security guard as he tried to exit the premises, leading to an escalation.
The situation intensified when the suspect, described as an older male, brandished a knife towards the guard after a challenge was issued in the parking garage. With no injuries reported in the altercation, the man subsequently made his getaway in a dark blue Chevy Equinox. The district 2 detectives are now investigating the robbery and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
In its ongoing effort to locate the suspect, the police department has extended an invitation for tips from the public. The statement details a reward system for information that leads to an arrest, facilitated by CrimeStoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477), or directly to a detective at 314-444-0100, with the potential for financial compensation for those that contribute to the resolution of the case.
