On March 28, 2025, at approximately 5:45 PM, District 3 officers responded to the Walgreens’ parking lot at 1530 Lafayette Ave. When they arrived, they met with a 31-year-old woman who stated she was just robbed by an unknown man.
A preliminary investigation revealed the woman had just exited the Walgreens when an unknown man, who appeared to be in his late 20’s or 30’s, began making romantic advancements toward her. The woman said she rejected his advancements and entered her car. As soon as she entered her vehicle, the suspect knocked on her passenger window with a gun. The suspect then took the victim’s purse and keys from her hand before walking away.
The victim stated she began following the suspect, when he put her purse over his gun and fired one round at her. The victim stated she was not struck by gunfire, but ran back to her vehicle and contacted police.
The District 3 Detective Bureau is investigating this case. If you have information regarding this incident, call 314-444-2500 and ask to speak with a District 3 detective. If you’re interested in a cash reward for your information and want to remain anonymous Call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).