Armed home invasion under investigation in LaGrange, suspects wanted
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- Armed home invasion occurred Friday night at occupied LaGrange residence; two suspects fled before police arrived.
- Two Black males armed with firearms used zip ties to restrain victims and steal items; no arrests made.
The LaGrange Police Department is investigating an armed burglary that occurred late Friday night at an occupied residence on North Street.
According to police, officers responded to 118 North Street at approximately 11:27 p.m. on May 22, 2026, in reference to a burglary of an occupied dwelling.
When officers arrived, they made contact with the victims, who reported that two Black males wearing dark clothing and described as having a thin build entered the residence after one of the victims, identified as Ibarra, opened the door believing it was a neighbor.
Police said both suspects were armed with firearms and used zip ties to restrain the victims’ arms while stealing items from the home. The suspects fled the area before officers arrived on scene.
Officers established a perimeter around the area and utilized a drone in an attempt to locate the suspects, but no arrests have been made at this time.
The LaGrange Police Department Criminal Investigations Division was called to the scene, and detectives are actively investigating the incident.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective W. Hackett at 706-883-2620.
Individuals wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips through the Tip411 system by using the mobile app, the online portal, or by texting the keyword LAGRANGE to 847411.
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