Alexandria, LA (7/31/2023) – The Alexandria Police Department (APD) reported a man was arrested for a suspected burglary on MacArthur Drive.
On Sunday, July 30, 2023, at approximately 12:50 am, the APD patrol division was dispatched to 111 MacArthur Drive (Roses Express) about a burglary in progress.
A vigilant citizen, who witnessed the break-in, called Alexandria Police Department dispatch. When officers arrived on the scene, the suspect fled on foot. Officers chased and subsequently apprehended the suspect underneath a residence on Levin Street.
The suspect was identified as 55-year-old Willie Moore of Alexandria, LA. Moore was charged with one count of Simple Burglary and booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center.
This is currently an ongoing investigation.
The Alexandria Police Department encourages citizens to report suspicious activity that they witness.
If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, please get in touch with the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559.
To remain anonymous and receive a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers of Cenla at (318) 443-7867.
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