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Westlake Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Citgo Gas Station Theft Suspect

By Calcasieu Staff

Published April 29, 2025

Westlake, Louisiana - The Westlake Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in identifying a man suspected of theft at a local gas station.

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, an unidentified male allegedly entered the Kings Point Citgo Gas Station located on Miller Avenue and stole multiple items, according to authorities. The suspect fled the scene in a gray 1999 Ford Crown Victoria with an Alabama license plate number 57A2UT1.

The Westlake Police Department has not released details about the specific items taken during the incident or their value.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect's identity or whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Westlake Police Department at 337-433-4151 ext. 303, or tips can be submitted through the department's dedicated tip line at 337-240-7633.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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