District 5 is investigating a robbery that happened on April 15, 2025 near Maple & Maryville Avenues.
An 18-year-old male told officers he was walking at approximately 4:50 p.m. when he was approached by a red Kia. The teen said three masked male suspects exited the Kia and pointed handguns at him. The suspects then took the teen’s crossbody bag and struck the teen in the head with the firearm before fleeing from the scene in the Kia.
The teen was taken to a hospital for treatment from being struck with the firearm. 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.