Armed robbery reported at LaGrange food mart
LaGrange police say they responded to an armed robbery at a food mart Thursday morning.
The armed robbery occurred around 5 A.M. on October 17, 2024, at Star Food mart, located at 518 Miller Street.
“Upon arrival Officers made contact with the store clerk who stated he was behind the counter when a black female, wearing a ski mask, dressed in all black, entered the store and pointed a small handgun towards him,” police said. The subject demanded that the clerk give her all the money.
“[The clerk] stated he gave her an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency from the register and said subject took flight on foot,” police added. This is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the LaGrange Police Department and/or the case detective, Detective Ligon, at 706-883-2621. Information can also be reported anonymously to Troup County Crime Stoppers at 706-812-1000 and callers may be eligible for a cash reward.
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