West Pinhook Convenience Store Robbery

On June 27, 2010, at approximately 9:00 pm, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to 2420 West Pinhook Road (Murphy Oil USA) regarding an armed robbery. The suspect entered the store, approached the counter and produced a small handgun. He demanded the money from the register and then fled the area on foot. The suspect was described as a black male, 6’3”, and 250 pounds in dark clothing wearing a camouflage bandana over his face. The clerk was not injured during the incident.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about the incident or the identity of the suspect to call the Lafayette Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 232-TIPS.