St. Louis Man Charged After Armed Robbery Attempt
A 51-year-old man faces robbery and weapons charges following an encounter at a Gravois business.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Property Crime
Police have charged 51-year-old Kevin Poirrier with first-degree attempted robbery and armed criminal action. The charges follow an incident where a business owner on the 5600 block of Gravois was threatened with a knife.
Why it matters
The charges represent a serious escalation in criminal activity involving a local business owner who sustained injury during the encounter. Authorities are utilizing video evidence to piece together the sequence of events leading to the suspect's apprehension.
Kevin Poirrier faces one count each of first-degree attempted robbery, armed criminal action, and stealing. The investigation into these charges is currently active following the suspect's recent apprehension.
The players
Kevin Poirrier
He is the 51-year-old individual currently charged with attempted robbery and armed criminal action.
The details
The suspect allegedly approached the business owner from behind, grabbed her neck, and held a knife to her throat while demanding her fanny pack. Although the victim suffered a cut to her finger during the struggle, the suspect fled the scene empty-handed before police arrived.
Timeline
September 18, 2026: The suspect allegedly stole a ladder from the 4600 block of Delor.
September 26, 2026: Police responded to the attempted robbery on the 5600 block of Gravois.
Legal Context
These charges fall under the Missouri armed criminal action statute, which imposes additional penalties for crimes committed with a deadly weapon. The prosecution follows standard state procedures for addressing violent property crimes in urban jurisdictions.
The incident serves as a reminder for local business owners to maintain vigilance and ensure security measures like surveillance cameras are functional. Residents in the Gravois area should report any suspicious activity to local authorities to support ongoing investigations.
The takeaway
Business owners should regularly review safety protocols and ensure staff are trained to prioritize personal safety during confrontations. Evidence from security cameras remains a critical tool for law enforcement when identifying and prosecuting suspects in retail settings.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Firstalert4.
