Crime & Safety

Robbery of Student Under Investigation in Richmond Heights

The incident happened Jan. 10 on Laclede Station Road.

The robbery of a student Jan. 10 is under investigation by Richmond Heights police.

It happened as the 16-year-old walked along the sidewalk in the 1200 block of Laclede Station Road near a highway overpass, Sgt. Doug Schaeffler of the said. A car pulled up beside him, and the passenger pointed a handgun at him before taking several items. Schaeffler declined to say what was taken because an investigation is ongoing.

The school received information about the incident and alerted families, he said.

Police also have met with the victim's family to keep them updated on the status of the investigation.

They think the robbery was a random act, Schaeffler said.


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