Alexandria, LA (4/27/2023) – Alexandria Police Department (APD) reported on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at approximately 10:24 PM, the Alexandria Police Department was dispatched to a business located in the 3900 block of North Boulevard about an armed robbery.
Upon arrival, the investigation revealed the suspect had brandished a weapon, threatened an employee, and stole an unknown amount of money. Approximately 30 minutes later, with the help of a Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, the suspect, 37-year-old male Marcus Dorsey, from Alexandria, LA, was found and arrested
Doresey was charged with one Count of Armed Robbery, one Count of Second Degree Kidnapping, and three outstanding warrants. All evidence was recovered from the crime.
This is currently an ongoing investigation.
If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type crime in the Alexandria area, please get in touch with the Alexandria Police Detective Division at the phone number (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559.
For a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers of Cenla at (318) 443-7867. The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App can also be downloaded to leave tips and get a claim number for a cash reward at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile/
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