Vinton, Louisiana - Vinton police are asking for the public's help in identifying suspects involved in an armed robbery at a local convenience store early Wednesday morning.
Three armed individuals entered the E-Z Mart located in the 1700 block of Highway 90 West around 12:32 a.m. on September 24, 2025, according to the Vinton Police Department. The suspects demanded money from the store clerk before taking alcohol and tobacco products and fleeing the scene.
Officers with the Vinton Police Department responded to the armed robbery call and began investigating the incident. No injuries were reported during the robbery, police said.
The department has released a request for community assistance in identifying at least one person connected to the crime. Police are encouraging anyone with information about the robbery to come forward with details that could help solve the case.
Community members can contact the Vinton Police Department directly at 337-589-3561 to report any information related to the investigation. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can submit tips through the department's website at vinton.policetocitizen.com.
The police department is also seeking any home video footage or photographs that residents believe might assist in the investigation. Digital evidence can be submitted through the department's evidence portal at vintonpdla.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/25313.
Vinton, located in Calcasieu Parish near the Texas border, has a population of approximately 3,200 residents. The Highway 90 corridor serves as a major thoroughfare through the community, with several businesses, including convenience stores, located along the route.
Armed robbery is classified as a violent crime under Louisiana law, carrying significant penalties, including potential prison sentences. The involvement of weapons during the commission of a robbery typically results in enhanced charges and longer sentences for convicted offenders.
The Vinton Police Department continues to investigate the case and process any evidence collected from the scene. Additional charges may be filed as the investigation progresses and suspects are identified.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.