ST. LOUIS – Police are investigating after a man carjacked a 41-year-old man and a 15-year-old when they agreed to give him a ride Wednesday morning.
According to SLMPD, the carjacking occurred around 2:30 a.m. at a gas station in the 1400 block of N. Kingshighway Blvd in the city’s Academy/Sherman Park neighborhood.
The man and minor were traveling in a 2008 Saab 9-3 Wagon and entered the gas station’s parking lot to make a U-turn. Reportely, the unknown man approached them, asking for a ride, which they agreed to.
Then, the unknown man pulled out a firearm and demanded they get out of their vehicle and leave their belongings. The victims complied, and the suspect fled the scene in their car.
Police said neither victim was injured. Anyone with information about this carjacking who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a cash reward can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477.)