Police are investigating after a woman was assaulted and threatened during a robbery attempt in Parkville.

At about 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, four individuals approached a woman who was walking in the 8600 block of Hoerner Avenue.

One suspect attempted to fight the victim then threatened to shoot her.

Another suspect attempted to take the victim’s bag, but was unsuccessful.

No gun was seen by the victim.

The suspects then fled the scene.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call police.