Maplewood Police are investigating a reported street robbery on Wednesday, Nov. 27 in the area of Sunnen Drive and Hanley Road.
A woman reported that a man and a woman approached her while she was walking . According to the victim, the man demanded money from her. He displayed a knife, however she refused to turn over any money.
Then the man allegedly punched the victim causing her to fall to the ground. The man then stole a bag containing a hat and shoes she had just purchased along with her wallet and phone. Both suspects then ran from the scene.
The suspects are described as follows:
- Black male approximately 18 years of age, short dreads, 5″7-5″10 wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and a scarf around his face.
- Black juvenile female wearing a purple and black checkered jacket with blue jeans with a scarf over her face.
Police are reviewing video surveillance from the area in an effort to locate the suspects on camera.
Did any passers-bye stop to help her? I have seen people in trouble on that stretch, stopped right in the middle of the street, put my car in park in a way to slow traffic until the FR’s come. I don’t relish the idea of getting into anything—but damn if I won’t help a victim of a crime.
People would be surprised at the patience and understanding of other drivers, when on occasions I used my car to slow traffic. Besides the help, and slowing traffic to draw attention–other people helped too. hope the lady is ok. Maplewood-Brentwood citizens really care for others in trouble. I think that is wonderful. mbb
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