Louisiana Woman Arrested in Connection with One Robbery Reportedly Admits to Six Other Robberies

Baton Rouge, Louisiana - The Baton Rouge Police Department reported on November 28, 2022, that uniformed officers apprehended Eriel Tyson, 18, on November 27 at approximately 9:45 p.m. for her alleged involvement in a robbery at an address on Florida Blvd. Tyson walked into the store brandishing a firearm and demanded money. Tyson left the business with an undisclosed sum of money.

Baton Rouge Police Department Uniformed Officers captured Tyson shortly after the incident. During the inquiry, Tyson allegedly acknowledged to perpetrating six further robberies in the Belaire region beginning on October 4, 2022.

Tyson was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for Robbery in the First Degree. Tyson will face charges for the additional robberies at a later date.

This investigation is ongoing.

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.