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Woman's Purse Stolen at Gunpoint in Front of Sanford-Brown College

The woman told officers an unknown black male pulled a gun on her before demanding her purse.

Angela Atkinson, Neighbor
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Hazelwood police officers responded to a robbery call in front of Sanford-Brown College in Village Square Friday.

When officers arrived on the scene, the victim told them that an unknown black male pointed a gun at her and demanded her purse.

At gunpoint, she handed over her purse and the suspect ran from the scene.

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The Hazelwood Police Department continues to investigate the crime.

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