Masked men fire rifle shots during Creve Coeur jewelry store ... - STLtoday.com
Updated at 9:45 p.m. to include photos
CREVE COEUR • Four masked men armed with rifles fired shots during a robbery of a jewelry store here.
No employees or customers were hurt, but one of the robbers was apparently cut by glass from a broken jewelry case, police said.
Creve Coeur police tweeted about the robbery at Vincent's Jewelers at 11733 Olive Boulevard just after 3 p.m. Monday.
"All employees are safe at this time," the department wrote on its Twitter page.
Suspects and vehicle from robbery at Vincent's Jewelers. Truck believed to be a Dodge Ram 4-door, black or dark blue over silver. Note the dog kennels in truck bed. Anyone with information is asked to call at 314-737-4600 or STL Crimestoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477) pic.twitter.com/Pavctw0HXJ
— Creve Coeur Police (@CreveCoeurPD) March 19, 2018
Capt. Jon Romas said the four robbers fled in a dark pickup. A police statement described the truck as a four-door Dodge Ram, 2002 or newer, with silver lower panels, an open truck bed and custom wheels. At the time of the robbery, the truck was carrying two dog crates in its bed.
Police did not release descriptions of the robbers.
The investigation is ongoing. Police encourage anyone with information to call 314-737-4600, or for anyone wishing to call anonymously, 866-377-8477.
