District 3 is investigating a robbery that happened around 3 p.m. on February 28 in an alley at Juniata & South Compton.
A 16-year-old male told officers he was walking at the location when he was approached by two juvenile male suspects, one of whom he knows. The teen said one of the suspects pulled out a handgun, pointed it at him, and then demanded his property.
The suspects took the 16-year-old’s phone and Nike jacket before fleeing from the scene. The 16-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.