armed robbery 3600 block of Mac Arthur

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On 10/09 at 0805hrs,Victim was inside the office, completing
paperwork, at which time he was approached from the rear by an unknown
black with a handgun pointed to the victim's head. Subject demanded
the victim open the safe; however was notified it was on a 10 minute
timer and could not be opened right away. Subject then went over to
the cash registers and took money from both registers and the victim's
pocket. Subject then left out of the location and attempted to enter a
taxi, which was parked in front. At this time, the victim ran outside
and alerted to the cab driver that the subject attempting to enter had
just robbed him. Cab driver then backed out of the parking spot and
left the location, leaving the subject behind. At this time the
subject pointed his weapon at the victim and began running though the
shoppping strip. Victim pursued the subject, at which time the subject
pointed his weapon and stated "you want some of this? Come on!'
Subject made good in his escape.

Subject was described as a black male 25-30yrs, 5'10", 185lbs, brown
complexion, hair on chin, wearing a white t-shirt, black jean shorts,
dark blue colored baseball cap.

If you have any information on this incident, please contact Detective
Unit at (504) 658-6045. You may also call crimestoppers anonymously at
822-1111.


Remember to report any suspicious persons or activities you see in
your neighborhood by calling 821-2222. In an emergency, call 911
immediately.


Commander David J. Kirsch