
The St. Joseph Police Department responded to an armed robbery call Monday morning in midtown.
According to police, officers were dispatched around 9:30 a.m. after a caller reported being robbed at gunpoint. A man reported he was approached by two men who asked for money around 9 a.m. in the 700 block of S. 27th. When the man said he didn’t have any money one of the suspects allegedly displayed a handgun while the second suspect took the victim’s wallet. They reportedly ran northbound towards Messanie.
Capt. Jeff Wilson said he does not believe anyone was injured.
The suspects are both described as white men. One was reported to be wearing a red hoodie and jeans the other wearing a black hoodie and jeans. Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at (816) 238-TIPS.