ST. LOUIS — A 16-year-old boy was the victim of an armed robber in north St. Louis Sunday evening and police are investigating, according to a brief statement from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
The victim told police he was with a "female friend" in the 1500 block of Cass Avenue around 6:40 p.m. when the friend got into a fight with another woman.
During that fight, an unknown male suspect approached the group, assaulted the teen, and then pulled out a gun.
According to the victim's statement, the suspect pointed the pistol at him and demanded that he hand over all items in his pockets. The teen handed over his phone and other belongings to the suspect.
The suspect and the women fled the scene shortly after the robbery, the victim told police. Police did not say if the women and the suspect fled the scene together or separately.
More information may be forthcoming further into the investigation. This story will be updated with the latest information as it becomes available.
As officers continue investigating, people with information about the crime can help them by submitting an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at stlrcs.com, by calling 1.866.371.8477 (TIPS).
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.
The Bullet Related Injury Clinic (BRIC) is a community-based clinic in St. Louis that helps people heal after they have been injured by a bullet. The BRIC was established to help people who are discharged home from the emergency department after being shot.
