A walk along Cherokee Street turned frightening for two women on Saturday when a man allegedly pulled a gun and robbed them of their wallets in the 2600 block near Jefferson, according to St. Louis police. Investigators say the suspect is believed to be armed and was caught on nearby surveillance cameras.
In a tweet seeking the public's help, St. Louis Metropolitan Police shared still images from video and asked District 3 residents to help identify the man. Officers described the suspect as a Black male of medium-to-heavy build, wearing a black head wrap, a black "Rick and Morty" T-shirt, black pants and black tennis shoes. The department wrote, "District 3 needs your help identifying and locating this man - he’s wanted for robbing two women of their wallets at gunpoint on 4/25/26 in the 2600 block of Cherokee St."
How to report tips
Anyone who recognizes the man or has video or other information is asked to contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477). CrimeStoppers takes anonymous tips and may offer a cash reward if a tip leads to a felony arrest, per St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers. Police also suggest saving any footage from phones or doorbell cameras and contacting District 3 detectives through the department's non-emergency line if that feels more comfortable.
Why Cherokee Street matters
Cherokee Street is a long commercial corridor in south St. Louis known for restaurants, bars and big weekend crowds, and its businesses and residents frequently debate safety and event planning. Hoodline recently reported that organizers canceled the neighborhood’s marquee Cinco de Mayo festival this year amid concerns about scale and safety, a reminder of how public-safety conversations shape planning on the strip. Cherokee Street Cinco De Mayo Axed
Detectives say the investigation is active and are urging anyone with relevant footage or tips to share them promptly. First Alert 4 reported that the department’s request for help, including the images, was circulated widely as police work to track the suspect down.
