Authorities are on the lookout for two suspects involved in the robbery of a gas station in the Mark Twain neighborhood, a recent incident that has raised concerns about the safety of local businesses. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reports that the crime occurred at the Phillips 66 on 4901 Union Blvd at around 10:45 p.m. yesterday.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's statement, two male suspects entered the premises, with one brandishing a handgun. They proceeded to raid the cash register, take various tobacco products, and then attempted to access a safe. The duo's efforts were thwarted, as the employee was unable to open it, leading them to flee the scene before claiming more loot.
Details regarding the suspects' descriptions have been released by the authorities in hopes of garnering public assistance in their capture. The first suspect, a white male, was last seen wearing a light-colored shirt, dark pants, work boots, and concealing his identity with a face mask. To up the ante, he was armed, which adds a layer of severity to this already daring act. His accomplice, another white male, was donned in a grey Aeropostale hooded sweatshirt, green pants, and similar work boots.
District 6 Detectives are urging anyone with information on the suspects or the robbery to come forward. People can contact the police directly or remain anonymous, such decision could lead to a reward, by utilizing the CrimeStoppers system. The employees present during the robbery were thankfully unharmed.
The investigation is ongoing, and the SLMPD continues to analyze evidence and follow leads.
