ST. LOUIS — St. Louis police said two men stole a woman's gun in a gas station parking lot and were able to get away after a police chase ended with a crash Tuesday, Sept. 20 in Ferguson.
Police said the incident started at about 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at the Exxon Gas Station at the intersection of Natural Bridge Road and Goodfellow Boulevard.
A man and woman told police two men approached them on the parking lot and asked them about their pink AR-style pistol. While talking about it, the suspects pulled out their own gun and demanded the victims hand their weapon.
Police said the suspects then jumped into a white Cadillac sedan and sped off.
Officers spotted the gun later in the day and tried to pull the car over, but the Cadillac fled. Officers said they chased the car into Ferguson, where it crashed and stalled.
The suspects got out of the car and ran off, and police were not able to catch them. While investigating the crashed car, police found the pink AR pistol as well as multiple other guns.
Police said the investigation is ongoing.
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.
Better Family Life is a nonprofit community development organization working to "stabilize inner-city neighborhoods." One aspect of its mission is a gun violence de-escalation program.
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 an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership with St. Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.
Cure Violence is an international organization that has recently launched in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to deescalate violent situations within their own communities.
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