Saturday, October 08, 2005

ARMED ROBBERY SATURDAY EVENING

St. Charles Police Dept. is reporting an Armed Robbery that occurred in the parking lot of 2109 Zumbehl Rd. in front of Joann's Fabrics.

At 6:12pm a black male robbed 2 females at gunpoint in the parking lot in front of Joann's Fabrics. The suspect took one of the females purses and then fled the area in a white Saturn believed to be driven by another subject. The purse contained personal effects and less than $20 dollars.

At approx. 6:22 pm St. Ann Police spotted the suspect vehicle and started the pursuit. The pursuit involved multiple police agencies in the Metro area.

At 6:57pm Missouri State Highway Patrol were able to set the "stop sticks" up in the area of Hwy 44 and Williams. With the help of the stop sticks the vehicle was stopped and 3 subjects were taken into custody.

This case is still under investigation. No further information will be released until the subjects are charged.