Tangipahoa Parish, LA. (1/11/2023) – The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect of an armed robbery that occurred over the weekend.
TPSO reports just before 8:00 PM on Saturday, January 7, 2023, a black male entered the Sunoco (formerly Happywoods Market and Deli) after committing a robbery outside of the store and fired off a handgun. The cashier reportedly overheard an exchange of gunfire outside the establishment and was able to flee from the front of the store when he observed the subject running towards the front door.
As seen in security footage, the suspect entered the store wearing a black mask over his face and fired one round into the front counter. The subject proceeds to the cash register, where he fires several more rounds into the drawer to force it open. While removing cash from the till the subject is seen inadvertently firing several more rounds while fumbling with the cash.
Chief Travis asks anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect to call the Sheriff’s Office at 985-345-6150, OR if you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s anonymous tip line at 1.800.554.5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip! You may be eligible for a cash reward.