Authorities in Louisiana Asking for Help Identifying Suspects in Tobacco Shop Armed Robbery in Ascension Parish

Ascension Parish, Louisiana – Authorities in Louisiana are asking for help in identifying the suspects involved in the armed robbery of a tobacco shop in Ascension Parish.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) reported on April 27, 2023, that detectives with the APSO Violent Crimes Unit are working to identify two male subjects involved in an armed robbery incident that occurred on April 19, at approximately 10:00 p.m. at a tobacco shop located on Airline Highway in Prairieville, Louisiana.

Authorities said the suspects fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan with an estimated $1500 in cash and items.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking that anyone with information that could help in this investigation call anonymously at 225-621-4636 or by texting 847411 to our anonymous tip line from any cellular device or Crime Stoppers at 225-344-STOP (7867).

Authorities indicated that you must call Capital Region Crime Stoppers to receive a cash reward.

A person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.