‘Pick a card’ dispute escalates to robbery at South County Mall

ST. LOUIS – A man persuaded a couple at South County Mall to play a “Pick a card” game before he allegedly threatened them, demanded money and stole a cell phone when they picked a “wrong card,” police say.

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged Brandon Holmes, 29, with one felony count of first-degree robbery in connection with the incident.

The charge stems from a series of alleged events at South County Mall on April 22, 2025…

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