A robbery that occurred in the West End has put a local teen in the hospital and triggered an investigation by District 5 police. The incident happened near the intersection of Maple & Maryville Avenues yesterday. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's website, the 18-year-old male victim was walking alone when he was suddenly approached by suspects in a red Kia.
With handguns pointed at him, the teen reported that around 4:50 p.m., three masked men exited the vehicle. Before fleeing the scene in their car, the assailants struck the teen and snatched his crossbody bag, relayed by the police website. While walking, imagining the safe passage through his neighborhood, such was not the teen's fate.
The aftermath saw the teen taken to the hospital with injuries sustained from being hit with the firearm. Meanwhile, as the investigation forges ahead, authorities have issued a call for any tips that could help identify the perpetrators. The community's concern over this violent episode is palpable, with residents and officials urging anyone with information to come forward.
Those looking to contribute information anonymously have been directed by the police to contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477) and stand a chance to receive a cash reward for tips leading to an arrest. Tips can be submitted that could be beneficial for the ongoing investigation to a detective at 314-444-0001, as provided by the police report.
