District 5 is investigating a robbery that happened on March 24, 2025 in the 4200 block of Sarpy Avenue.
A 37-year-old man told officers he was playing games on his cellphone while at the location around 9:55 p.m. when he heard someone call his name. The man said he then observed a male in his 20s that he recognized as the person who called his name.
The 37-year-old man said the male suspect was holding a pocketknife and announced a robbery. The 37-year-old said he ran from the scene, leaving his phone behind. The suspect then took the man’s phone and fled from the scene with another unknown subject.
The victim was not injured during the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
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 314-444-0001. Only tips submitted to CrimeStoppers that lead to an arrest are eligible for CrimeStoppers’ rewards.