ST. LOUIS — A 14-year-old boy and a man carjacked a couple in St. Louis' Tower Grove East neighborhood Wednesday night, police said.
The couple, both 26, were unloading items from their car near South Compton Avenue and Pestalozzi Street shortly after 8:30 p.m. when they were approached by the two suspects. One of the the suspects had a gun and demanded the victims' car.
The suspects drove away in the victims' 2019 Kia Optima. A short time later, police spotted the Kia and pursued it to the 5700 block of Etzel Avenue in north St. Louis, about seven miles away from where it was stolen. The 14-year-old boy was taken into custody, police said.
Police asked anyone with information to call 314-231-1212 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
Resources for crime victims
If you have been a victim of a crime or know someone who has been, 5 On Your Side has compiled a list of resources.
The Crime Victim Center of St. Louis has multiple programs to support victims of crime. Crime Victim Center’s programs range from direct services to crime victims as well as “creating awareness and change within the systems they encounter.”
Life Outside of Violence "helps those harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault receive the treatment, support and resources they need to find alternatives to end the cycle of violence."
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has the Neighborhood Healing Network, which serves people who have experienced crime, violence or been the victim of an incident that caused trauma.
