ST. LOUIS — St. Louis police are looking for the man who robbed a flower shop last Friday.
An incident report from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said the robbery happened a little before 9 a.m. on Dec. 15 at Walter Knoll Florist on Lasalle Street.
They said a man wearing a hoodie and ski mask indicated he had a weapon and announced a robbery. He was able to get away with some cash from the register.
A week later, the police department released photos and said detectives in the area were looking for help identifying the man. Anyone with information about the incident can call third-district detectives at 314-444-2500 or leave an anonymous tip with CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.
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Photos: Police looking for man who robbed Walter Knoll Florist
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.
