Shreveport Police Dept.

Date: September 1, 2004

Phone: 318/673-6932 Fax: 318/673-6933

Contact: Sgt. Jim Taliaferro, Public Information Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIP LEADS TO SUSPECT ID

A positive identification has been made and warrant issued for a suspect in the August 31^st robbery of a convenience store.

After the video tape was shown on the television of the robbery at Village Food (5325 Jewella), a crime stoppers tip was received. Further investigation allowed for development of a photo line-up where the suspect was identified by the employees.

A warrant was obtained on 9/7/04 for Wilbert U. Miles, b/m, 2/6/78, 6'2", 230 lbs, muscular build, short Afro, small goatee on chin. Miles is wanted for Armed Robbery and the enhancement of robbery with a firearm. He was armed with a 45 Caliber handgun during the commission of the crime.

No bond set.

(Photo in media box)

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