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Woman Accused Of Beating Up St. Louis City Sheriff Wanted
St. Louis City Police are searching for a woman who beat up a St. Louis City sheriff after being asked to wear a mask on Christmas.
December 28, 2020
St. Louis City Police are searching for a woman who beat up a St. Louis City sheriff after being asked to wear a mask on Christmas. Just before midnight, a woman walked into the Shell gas station on North Tucker maskless. A 59-year-old sheriff, who was working as a security guard, told the woman that she could not come in without a mask. Police said the woman became belligerent and began to push and punch the female sheriff as she exited the store.
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During the fight, officials said the suspect grabbed the victim's baton and beat her with it. Police said the suspect got into a red car and fled.The sheriff suffered a concussion and required medical treatment. The sheriff's office says the deputy has since been released from the hospital.
The woman is described as 6 foot 1 inch to 6 foot 2 inches in height, weighing between 190 to 200 pounds with long straight black hair, possibly wearing a wig. She was last seen wearing a black 3/4 length coat, dark-colored shirt with black pants.
Anyone with information should call at CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS.(8477) or a 4th District Detective at 314-444-2500.
