Armed robbery suspect wanted in Hattiesburg

Posted: Nov 24, 2020 / 08:20 PM CST / Updated: Nov 25, 2020 / 08:50 AM CST

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The Hattiesburg Police Department (HPD) is asking for information about an armed robbery incident on Martin Luther Drive around 5:30 pm on Tuesday. Police said a man went inside the business with a weapon and demanded money.

According to HPD, the individual left the scene in a white pickup truck.

No injuries were reported.

If you have any information pertaining to this incident, you are asked to contact Hattiesburg Police or Metro Crime Stoppers at 601-582-STOP.

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