Suspect wanted after armed robbery on Park Avenue in LaGrange
LaGrange investigators are searching for a suspect after a Saturday afternoon armed robbery.
Image: LaGrange Police Department LaGrange police officers responded on today, October 8, 2022, at approximately 2:33 P.M., to 1402 Park Ave in regard to an armed robbery.
“An unknown black male, approximately 20 to 25 years old, 150 to 160 pounds, 5-10 to 6-00 tall wearing a hoodie with vertical stripes, blue gym shorts, and sneakers, approached the victim in his driveway and pointed a pistol at him, before demanding the victim’s money,” police said in a press release.
The suspect then forced the victim to his (the victim’s) vehicle in order for the suspect to look inside for more items to steal. The suspect fled the scene on foot, south on Park Avenue.
No one was injured during this incident. The incident was captured on security video. The Criminal Investigations Section is conducting an investigation of this incident.
If anyone has any information about this incident, please contact the LaGrange Police Department at 706 883-2603 or Troup County Crime Stoppers at 706-812-1000.
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