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Man robbed while delivering pizzas Monday in south St. Louis

One suspect pulled a gun on the victim while the other stole the pizzas.
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ST. LOUIS — A man was robbed while delivering pizzas on Monday afternoon in St. Louis. 

The robbery happened at about 4 p.m. Monday.

The victim told St. Louis police he was delivering pizzas to a location in the 4400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. He said he and called the listed number for delivery, and two men met him at the door.

The victim told police one of the men pulled out a gun, while the other man stole the pizzas. 

The suspects then got into a late-model, gray Jeep Cherokee and drove away. 

Police said the victim was not injured in the robbery.

St. Louis police are investigating the incident. 

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.

Cure Violence is an international organization that is present in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to deescalate violent situations within their own communities.

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