District 3 is investigating a robbery that happened around 2:35 p.m. on January 13 in Tower Grove East.
A 60-year-old man told officers he was involved in a minor accident with a Chevy Silverado wherein both vehicles ‘clipped’ each other’s side mirror. The man said they both continued driving however when he got to South Compton and Gravois, the driver of the Silverado approached him at a high rate of speed, pulled alongside him and then asked if he was going to pay for what just occurred.
The 60-year-old man said the driver of the Silverado, an unknown male, then produced a firearm and exited from the Silverado while asking the 60-year-old if he was going to pay. The 60-year-old said the suspect then opened his door and took money from his center console before fleeing from the scene.
The 60-year-old 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 314-444-2500. Only tips submitted to CrimeStoppers that lead to an arrest are eligible for CrimeStoppers’ rewards.