District 6 is investigating a robbery that happened on March 26, 2025 in the 5800 block of Garesche.
At approximately 5:17 p.m. on March 31, 2025, officers received a call to the 700 block of Clark Street for a prior larceny report. Upon arriving, they met a 24-year-old who reported he was robbed of his firearm.
The 24-year-old man told officers he was at his girlfriend’s home on March 26 in the 5800 block of Garesche when a known 21-year-old male suspect asked to take a picture with the 24-year-old man’s gun. The 24-year-old said he agreed and handed the suspect his gun.
After handing the suspect his gun, the 24-year-old said the suspect immediately pointed it at him and told him to leave the residence. The 24-year-old said he complied and left the residence.
The 24-year-old said he delayed reporting this incident due to being busy. The investigation remains 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 314-444-0100. Only tips submitted to CrimeStoppers that lead to an arrest are eligible for CrimeStoppers’ rewards.