CRIME REPORTS
December 2, 2015
Joy Boudreaux
December 2, 2015
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre said this week that two local men are wanted for allegedly robbing a Mississippi man who answered an online ad for a dirt bike.
Authorities said a Gulfport man traveled to a residence in the 100 block of Morristown Road in Raceland last Sunday evening to purchase a dirt bike he saw on an online ad. He agreed to travel to Lafourche after a Facebook conversation.
When the man arrived in Raceland, he told authorities he was directed toward the rear of the residence where he was confronted at gunpoint by two men armed with handguns. The victim said the suspects stole his wallet and then fled the scene.
Through investigation, authorities identified Joecorion Price, 18 and Gerald Robertson, 21, as suspects in the armed robbery.
Warrants have been filed for both and Webre said anyone with information that can lead to an arrest should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-743-7433.
Webre also urged locals to exercise caution when shopping online or using digital advertising.
“Criminals use websites like Craigslist or Facebook to lure victims with great deals,” Webre said. “Use common sense and trust your instincts. Just like with any scam, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”
Webre urged citizens to always make transactions like these during the day and in public places.•
