Update: Second District Detectives need help identifying and locating the suspects shown in the below video and their gray Hyundai Santa Fe (note: The Santa Fe was revealed to have been stolen from Cahokia Heights, IL). They are wanted for this incident. The carjacked Dodge was later used in another carjacking the same day.
The suspects shown in the video are described as black males, approximately 18-19 years of age, 5’6-5’8, thin build and wearing face masks. A third suspect who remained in the Hyundai Santa Fe during the carjacking is described as a black male.
Anyone with a tip about this incident who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a possible cash reward for their tip should contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted to a detective at 314-444-0100. Only tips submitted to CrimeStoppers that lead to an arrest are eligible for CrimeStoppers’ rewards.
On April 6, district 2 officers responded to a Carjacking, in the 1300 of Tower Grove Ave, at approximately 8:15 a.m.
A 52-year-old man told officers he was sitting in his maroon Dodge Charger outside the above location. Suddenly, two armed men demanded he exited his car. One man was armed with an assault rifle and one was armed with a handgun.
The 52-year-old man complied. One man stole his glasses and then they both entered his Charger and drove away. A silver SUV followed.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident can call 2nd district detectives at 314-444-0100. Anyone who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a possible cash reward can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). Only tips submitted to CrimeStoppers are eligible for CrimeStoppers’ rewards.