Shreveport Police Dept.

Date: December 7, 2006

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

Contact: Kacee Hargrave, Public Information Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Man wanted for 2 robberies

A black male described as being approximately 6'1" to 6'3" in height, slender build, short haircut, wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans entered the Texaco at 3820 Hearne Avenue shortly after ten this morning.  Once inside the store, the suspect produced a knife and demanded money from the register.  Once he got the money, the suspect left the scene in a red over silver, Chevrolet pickup headed southbound. 

The truck has a very distinct paint job.  Witnesses describe the truck as being a newer model Chevrolet pickup, single cab, metallic red on top, metallic silver on bottom, dark tinted windows and chrome rims. 

This individual is believed to be the suspect in the robbery of StoryBook Florist at Amelia and Jewella that occurred on the morning of 4 December. 

Anyone with any information is asked to call crimestoppers at 673-7373 or log onto www.crimestoppersshreveportcaddo.com.  You can also contact the Lead investigator at 673-6930.

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