ST. LOUIS - A violent robbery on the 3700 block of Chippewa in South St. Louis has left a 29-year-old woman injured and residents concerned.

The incident occurred when the victim was sitting in her car and a suspect suddenly opened her door, threatened her with a knife and stabbed her in the neck and hand when she attempted to grab the weapon.

Police released a surveillance image showing the suspect dressed in all black with a blue surgical mask, contrary to initial reports suggesting she was wearing purple.

Witnesses reported seeing the suspect visit a nail shop before attacking the victim in front of it.

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