ST. LOUIS – St. Louis police are seeking three suspects after a robbery in Forest Park over the weekend.
According to a St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson, a 47-year-old was robbed while sitting on a park bench outside The Muny on Sunday around 12 p.m.
The three suspects, wearing all dark clothing, approached the victim from behind, police said. One of the men held up a handgun, and the other two men robbed the victim of his iPhone, keys, and wallet.
According to police, the men ran on foot and located the victim’s vehicle. After attempting to steal the vehicle, they were unsuccessful and ran away.
The victim ran after the three suspects, and police said one of the suspects raised a gun in the air and fired off one shot, then proceeded to point the gun at the victim.
The victim was not injured during the robbery. The police said the investigation is ongoing.
SLMPD said anyone with a tip about this robbery or the suspects should contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). Tips can remain anonymous and will be rewarded.
