Chief Jimmy Travis reports on September 15, 2022 a black male wearing all black clothing and a partial face mask entered the gas station around 1:45 AM and approached the counter. The suspect is seen in camera surveillance grabbing an entire display case of “Elf Bars” (disposable e-cigarettes) and running out the front door. According to the store manager, there were approximately 70 Elf Bars in the display case, valued at $1,469.

Chief Travis asks for anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect to please call the Sheriff’s Office at 985-345-6150, OR if you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s anonymous tip line at 1.800.554.5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip! You may be eligible for a cash reward. Detective Earl McFarland is the lead investigator.